Suppose the Price of a Quart of Milk Rises from $1.00

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price of a quart of milk rises from $1.00 to $1.20 and the price of a T-shirt rises from $8.00 to $9.60. If the CPI rises from 150 to 195, then people likely will buy

• A)more milk and more T-shirts.
• B)more milk and fewer T-shirts.
• C)less milk and more T-shirts.
• D)less milk and fewer T-shirts.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive Industry

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on factors other than price.

Product Differentiation

The strategy businesses use to distinguish their products from those of competitors, through variations in quality, features, design, or branding.

Physical Differences

Variations in the tangible characteristics or attributes of a product, which can affect consumer preference and value perception.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production can be adjusted, and all economic agents have fully adapted to any changes, resulting in a stable economy with no tendency for change.