If the Error Term Is Correlated with Any of the Independent

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the error term is correlated with any of the independent variables, the OLS estimators are:

• A)biased and consistent.
• B)unbiased and inconsistent.
• C)biased and inconsistent.
• D)unbiased and consistent.

Identify the properties of various types of goods and their demand curves (e.g., Giffen goods, substitutes).

Comprehend the impact of price changes on consumer's budget constraint and choices.

Interpret Engel curves and their significance in economic theory.

Evaluate the effects of price elasticity on total expenditures and demand.

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