Suppose That Most People Who Plan to Work Out at a Gym

question 17

Multiple Choice

Suppose that most people who plan to work out at a gym are overly optimistic about how many times they will use the gym in the upcoming year. A rational gym owner might respond by selling:

• A) weekly memberships at inflated prices.
• B) annual or multiyear memberships.
• C) daily memberships at discounted prices.
• D) a monthly plan at $100 and a yearly plan at $1,500.

Analyze the effects of market shifts on producer and consumer surplus.

Calculate total surplus in a market and understand its significance.

Explain the impact of government interventions, such as price floors and ceilings, on consumer and producer surplus.

Construct and interpret demand curves based on individual preferences.

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