Mindy Is Selling Soda and Lemonade at the Local University's

question 54

Multiple Choice

Mindy is selling soda and lemonade at the local university's baseball game. She prices the soda at $4 a bottle and lemonade at $7 each. These are generally much higher prices than people would normally pay. What is likely to happen to demand?

• A) Demand will plummet and Mindy will receive a significant loss.
• B) Mindy will be able to provide a greater supply of beverages than normal.
• C) Demand will be high because people tend to forget to bring their own beverages.
• D) People will be willing to pay to enhance their baseball game experience.
• E) Demand will not be high, but the high margins will provide a profit.

Recognize the importance of barriers to entry in shaping market competition and the role of government and regulation in natural monopolies.

Analyze funding models for public goods, such as parks, and their effects on service quality and availability.

Understand the economic implications of environmental laws and policies on property rights, conservation efforts, and resource allocation.

Understand cost allocation methods (direct, step-down, and reciprocal) and their application.

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