Answer:
The correct answer is:
5.0 percent deflation between the first and second years, and 3.0 percent deflation between the second and third years. (a)
Explanation:
to calculate the percentage deflation, we will simply calculate the percentage change in price between the years stated. This is calculated as follows:
% change = 
Note that the negative sign shows a deflation.
if you use the same method for years two and three, you should get -3%, using P₁ as 142.5 and p₂ as 138.2. Hence option 'a' is correct.
Answer: $57
Explanation:
Opportunity cost is the benefit that is foregone for an individual by choosing one alternative over other alternatives available to him.
If the opportunity cost is lower for an individual then this will benefit him whereas if the opportunity cost is higher then this will not benefit the individuals.
Opportunity cost of going to the theater:
Earning at work = $9 per hour × 3 hours
= $27
Theater ticket cost = $30
Therefore, total opportunity cost of going to the theater is as follows;
= Earning at work + Theater ticket cost
= $27 + $30
= $57
Answer:
The correct answer is:
0.50 (B)
Explanation:
The Lerner index is used by monopolists to measure market/monopolist power, and it is defined as the percent markup of price over marginal cost.
It is given by the formula:
Note: in a perfectly competitive market, L = 0, which makes Price = Marginal cost in the equation above. But in a competitive market, it is always the case that L ≥ 0
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