Gains from Trade Can Only Occur When

question 10

Multiple Choice

Gains from trade can only occur when

• A) marginal rates of substitutions differ across people.
• B) marginal rates of substitution are equal across people.
• C) indifference curves are convex.
• D) people find themselves on the contract curve.

Differentiate between criminal law and tort law.

Identify the elements of negligence and the defenses against it.

Recognize the role of intention and foreseeability in tort actions.

Understand the specific terminology used in tort law, including strict liability, contributory and comparative negligence.

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Definitions:

Strip Bond

A debt security that has had its principal and coupon payments detached and sold separately.

Compounded Semi-annually

Interest calculated on the initial principal and the interest that has been added on a bi-annual basis.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Hourly Rate

The amount of money paid or earned for each hour of work.