Consider a Simple Macro Model with a Constant Price Level

question 78

Multiple Choice

Consider a simple macro model with a constant price level and demand-determined output.The equations of the model are: C = 60 + 0.43Y,I = 150,G = 260,T = 0,X = 90,IM = 0.06Y.The trade balance at equilibrium national income is

• A)a deficit of 36.67.
• B)a deficit of 21.43.
• C)zero.
• D)a surplus of 21.43.
• E)a surplus of 36.67.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the quantity of goods or services produced, such as rent or salaries.

Total Cost

The sum of fixed and variable costs incurred by a firm in producing and distributing a specified level of output.

Marginal Cost

The expenditure involved in fabricating one more unit of a product or service.

Average Total Cost

Average total cost is the total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the cost on a per-unit basis.