Homework Ecn 211
Homework Set #1 - ECN 212 - Fall 2012 - Dr. Roberts
Homework Set #1 is due in the lab no later than Wednesday, September 19. You must use a NCS Pearson Scantron, form #229633, available in the ASU Bookstore. Answer sheets must be marked in pencil and contain your name and 10 digit ASU Identification Number. Failure to enter your 10 digit Identification Number correctly on your scantron will result in a loss of points.
1. The city of Austin can buy roads or light rail. If 5 miles of roads cost $1 million and 2 miles of light rail cost $10 million, the city’s cost of 100 miles of roads is [A] $500 million [B] 4 miles of light rail. [C] 50 miles of light rail. [D] $5 million [E] Both [B] and [D] are correct.
2. If society begins by producing 3 units of X and 4 units of Y, and then alters production so that it is now producing 3 units of X and 5 units of Y, and we know that the quantity and quality of resources were unchanged and that technology did not change, then [A] resources were being efficiently utilized at 3 units of X and 4 units [B] 3 units of X and 4 units of Y are a combination best represented by a point inside the PPC. [C] 3 units of X and 4 units of Y are a combination best represented by a point outside the PPC. [D] it is not possible to produce 3 units of X and 5 units of Y. [E] society has moved along the PPC.
3. Which of the following will not result in an outward shift of the production possibilities curve? [A] An increase in the quantity of resources [B] The work force becomes more literate [C] Resources are used more efficiently. [D] An increase in population. [E] A technological breakthrough
4. Assume the demand for watermelons is downward sloping. A decrease in price from $3 per pound to $2 per pound [A] could have been caused by an increase in supply. [B] will cause an increase in supply. [C] will cause a smaller quantity of
Homework Set #1 is due in the lab no later than Wednesday, September 19. You must use a NCS Pearson Scantron, form #229633, available in the ASU Bookstore. Answer sheets must be marked in pencil and contain your name and 10 digit ASU Identification Number. Failure to enter your 10 digit Identification Number correctly on your scantron will result in a loss of points.
1. The city of Austin can buy roads or light rail. If 5 miles of roads cost $1 million and 2 miles of light rail cost $10 million, the city’s cost of 100 miles of roads is [A] $500 million [B] 4 miles of light rail. [C] 50 miles of light rail. [D] $5 million [E] Both [B] and [D] are correct.
2. If society begins by producing 3 units of X and 4 units of Y, and then alters production so that it is now producing 3 units of X and 5 units of Y, and we know that the quantity and quality of resources were unchanged and that technology did not change, then [A] resources were being efficiently utilized at 3 units of X and 4 units [B] 3 units of X and 4 units of Y are a combination best represented by a point inside the PPC. [C] 3 units of X and 4 units of Y are a combination best represented by a point outside the PPC. [D] it is not possible to produce 3 units of X and 5 units of Y. [E] society has moved along the PPC.
3. Which of the following will not result in an outward shift of the production possibilities curve? [A] An increase in the quantity of resources [B] The work force becomes more literate [C] Resources are used more efficiently. [D] An increase in population. [E] A technological breakthrough
4. Assume the demand for watermelons is downward sloping. A decrease in price from $3 per pound to $2 per pound [A] could have been caused by an increase in supply. [B] will cause an increase in supply. [C] will cause a smaller quantity of