In the Supply and Demand Model, a Subsidy Granted to Buyers

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the supply and demand model, a subsidy granted to buyers is illustrated by

• A) a downward shift in the demand curve, by the per unit amount of the subsidy.
• B) an upward shift in the demand curve, by the per unit amount of the subsidy.
• C) a downward shift in the supply curve, by the per unit amount of the subsidy.
• D) an upward shift in the supply curve, by the per unit amount of the subsidy.

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Definitions:

Utility-Maximizing Rule

The principle that to obtain the greatest total utility, a consumer should allocate money income so that the last dollar spent on each good or service yields the same marginal utility (MU). For two goods X and Y, with prices Px and Py, total utility will be maximized by purchasing the amounts of X and Y such that MUx/Px = MUy/Py for the last dollar spent on each good.

Budget Constraint

The limitations on the consumption choices of an individual or family due to limited financial resources.

Product Alpha

A term often used to define the first version or iteration of a product, typically before it is released to the general public for feedback.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.