Which of the Following Statements by Politicians Is Talking About

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements by politicians is talking about the business cycle?

• A)"An average of 220,000 new jobs are created each year in Canada."
• B)"More capital investment will create more jobs."
• C)"Crime rates increase every spring as the school year ends."
• D)"Business always rises just before Christmas."
• E)"Canadian unemployment is falling due to the upturn in the economy."

Identify how prices are set in a perfectly competitive industry.

Calculate profit per unit and understand how it is maximized.

Distinguish between industry and firm demand curves in perfect competition.

Explain the significance of the lowest point on the average total cost curve.

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