If the Error Term Is Correlated with Any of the Independent

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the error term is correlated with any of the independent variables, the OLS estimators are:

• A)biased and consistent.
• B)unbiased and inconsistent.
• C)biased and inconsistent.
• D)unbiased and consistent.

Learn about the enforceability of contracts under the UCC when actions imply acceptance.

Identify the differences between auctions with and without reserve in terms of offer and acceptance.

Recognize the role of specificity and clarity in the formation and enforceability of contracts.

Understand the basics of contract formation including offer, acceptance, and consideration.

---

Definitions:

Persistent Unemployment

A situation where unemployment remains high or continues over a long period, often due to structural factors in the economy.

Wage Discrimination

The practice of paying different wages to employees who perform similar jobs, based on non-job-related factors like gender, race, or age.

Efficiency Wage

A wage set above the market equilibrium to increase productivity by encouraging higher effort or reducing turnover among employees.

Positive Amount of Unemployment

A situation where there is a nonzero level of unemployment in the economy, often considered normal due to frictions and transitions in the job market.