An Economist Observed That as More Computers Are Added to a Factory,the

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Multiple Choice

An economist observed that as more computers are added to a factory,the costs of production initially decline,reach a minimum,and then rise.In a diagram that has costs on the vertical axis and the number of computers on the horizontal axis,the relationship always is

• A) negative and then linear after the minimum point.
• B) positive and then negative after the minimum point.
• C) negative and then positive after the minimum point.
• D) linear and then positive after the minimum point.
• E) negative both before and after the minimum point.

Distinguish between intermediate goods and final goods in the context of GDP calculation.

Appreciate the effect of inflation and deflation on real GDP and nominal GDP.

Interpret economic indicators related to GDP, including per capita real GDP and the GPI.

Assess the implications of the underground economy on the measurement of GDP.

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