Suppose the Consumption Function Is C = $100 + 0

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose the consumption function is C = $100 + 0.85Y_D.If disposable income is $400,saving is

• A)-$40.00.
• B)$40.00.
• C)-$15.00.
• D)$15.00.

Identify the conditions under which a monopolistically competitive firm can earn zero, positive, or negative profits.

Understand the concept of imperfect competition and its variants, including monopolistic competition and oligopoly.

Understand the concept of product-variety and business-stealing externalities in monopolistic competition.

Recognize the characteristics of long-run equilibrium in monopolistically competitive markets, including price, average total cost, and marginal cost relations.

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