During a Hot Summer Weekend, the Only Supermarket near the Beach

question 16

Multiple Choice

During a hot summer weekend, the only supermarket near the beach decides to charge consumers $6.50 for the first 12-pack of soda pop, $5.50 for the second and third 12-packs, and $5.25 for all subsequent purchases during the same shopping trip. This would be considered

• A)an example of declining-block pricing.
• B)not very smart since consumers will buy soda pop regardless of the price.
• C)an example of monopoly pricing.
• D)an example of an inelastic demand curve.

Comprehend the concepts of current account deficits and surpluses and their impact on national economies.

Understand the effects of the trade balance on the gold reserves under a gold standard system.

Analyze the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on exports and imports.

Recognize the influence of inflation rates on currency value in the international market.

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