In the Automobile Industry, Workers Have Just Negotiated a New

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the automobile industry, workers have just negotiated a new contract giving workers a large raise. There has also been an increase in the number of licensed drivers who are in the market for a new car. In the market for new automobiles, the effects that these changes will have on the equilibrium price and quantity are

• A) price will increase, and quantity will decrease.
• B) price will increase, and the effect on quantity is indeterminate.
• C) price will decrease, and quantity will increase.
• D) price will decrease, and the effect on quantity is indeterminate.

Grasp the implications of heuristic use in assessing probabilities and making judgments.

Identify strategies to overcome cognitive biases and improve decision-making.

Understand the importance of reading and comprehending contracts to avoid unenforceable agreements.

Recognize that contracts are enforced according to their clear and obvious terms as determined by courts.

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Definitions:

Par

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which may differ from its market value.

Face Value

The nominal value printed on a financial instrument, such as a bond or a stock certificate.

Semiannual Interest

Interest on a loan or bond that is calculated and paid twice a year.

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value printed on a bond, note, or other financial instrument, representing the amount due at maturity.