In Part, Microeconomics Is Concerned with

question 455

Multiple Choice

In part, microeconomics is concerned with

• A) how a business firm decides upon the amount it produces and the price it sets.
• B) changes in the economy's total output of goods and services over long periods of time.
• C) factors that explain changes in the unemployment rate over time.
• D) the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price that can be charged for a good or service, typically set by the government to ensure affordability.

Price Floor

A government or regulatory-imposed minimum price for a good or service, intended to prevent prices from falling below a certain level.

Shortage

An instance where the need for a good or service surpasses its availability in the marketplace.

Subsidy

Financial assistance provided by government to support businesses, organizations, or individuals, often aimed at encouraging certain economic activities or reducing burdens.