The "Invisible Hands" Ability to Coordinate the Decisions of the Firms

question 91

Multiple Choice

The "invisible hands" ability to coordinate the decisions of the firms and households in the economy can be hindered by

• A)government actions that distort prices.
• B)increased competition in markets.
• C)enforcement of property rights.
• D)too much attention paid to efficiency.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or business activity.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales over a certain period, such as rent or salaries.