Narrative 22-1 Katie Owns a Boutique That Sells High-End Women's Clothing and Clothing

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Narrative 22-1
Katie owns a boutique that sells high-end women's clothing and accessories. Shana works part-time at the boutique and frequently is the only employee in this small store. Katie pays Shana a wage that is higher than the market wage for this type of job. When the store is not full of customers, Shana diligently works on displays and cleans to keep the store looking its best. Magda is a customer in the store who asks Shana's opinion on the quality of some jeans she is considering purchasing. Even though she's had several other customers return them due to flaws, Shana tells Magda the quality is great. Belinda is another customer who is returning a necklace without revealing that she lost a gem from it while wearing it.
-Refer to Narrative 22-1. Which of the ladies is an agent?

• A)Shana
• B)Katie
• C)Belinda
• D)Magda

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Definitions:

Social Interests

The collective welfare or well-being of a community or society as a whole.

Pure Competition

Another term for perfect competition, where a market structure features many buyers and sellers, no barriers to entry, and homogeneous products.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to sell a good for and the actual price they receive, representing the producers' benefit.

Minimum Price

The lowest price at which a good or service is permitted to be sold, often set by regulation.