Suppose That the Only Maker of a Particular Type of Horse

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the only maker of a particular type of horse hair clothing exits the industry because demand is too low.The correct analysis of this situation is that

• A)the producer's decision is irrational, since monopolies are not limited by the demand curve
• B)the producer's decision is irrational, since monopolies never go out of business
• C)the producer's decision is irrational, since it could simply raise the price
• D)the price received by the producer was lower than the marginal cost in the long run
• E)the price received by the producer was lower than the average total cost in the long run

Recognize cultural variations in psychological disorders, specifically taijin kyofusho.

Grasp the theory of biological preparedness and its influence on the development of specific phobias.

Identify and differentiate between methods of phobia acquisition: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.

Describe the characteristics and symptoms of social anxiety disorder.

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