If an Economist Wants to Make a Prediction About the Effects

question 38

Multiple Choice

If an economist wants to make a prediction about the effects of a change in disposable income on the change in consumption spending based on historical data, she must assume that

• A)the future will closely resemble the past.
• B)consumption and disposable income will be negatively related.
• C)the consumption function will have a downward slope.
• D)as disposable income increases, consumer spending will remain constant.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The price at which a good or service is offered in the marketplace, determined by supply and demand forces.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing an additional unit of output, reflecting the cost of producing one more unit.

Marginal Revenue

The added revenue that comes from the sale of an extra unit of a good or service.

Exiting an Industry

The process whereby businesses cease operations in a specific sector due to various reasons, such as unprofitability, strategic realignment, or market saturation.