John has an economics test tomorrow. He must study and has planned the rest of his day so that he can fit some study time in. He has decided to go to the gym and then study for several hours. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) John did not use the economic way of thinking because his decision on how to allocate his time did not involve money.
B) John's decision on how to allocate his time is inconsistent with the rationality assumption since he has decided to go to the gym.
C) John's decision on how to allocate his time is consistent with the rationality assumption since the decision is intended to make him better off.
D) John's decision does not involve his pursuit of self-interest.
Ques. 2The economy is undergoing a recession that has reduced consumers' incomes. In the computer chip market, this will lead to
A) an increase in price and a decrease in quantity.
B) an increase in price and an increase in quantity.
C) a decrease in price and a decrease in quantity.
D) a decrease in price and an increase in quantity.
Ques. 3The concept of opportunity cost exists because
A) of scarcity.
B) goods have different prices.
C) of shortages.
D) the value of services is hard to determine.
Ques. 4Which of the following is always TRUE of rational behavior?
A) It always entails pursuing one's own best interest.
B) It always yields the best possible outcome for all individuals.
C) It never involves the pursuit of greedy self-interest.
D) It never involves taking into account the interests of others.
Ques. 5A tax system in which the average and marginal tax rates are the same for every level of taxable income and every change in income is an example of
A) regressive taxation.
B) proportional taxation.
C) progressive taxation.
D) premium taxation.
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