ECON6000 Economic Principles and Decision Making (Module 1, 2 and 3)

Module 1

  1. A balanced federal budget and balance of trade are considered secondary goals of macroeconomics while growth in the standard of living is considered a primary goal.Why do you think so?  (or)
  2. Give an example of a problem in the world today that is not mentioned in the chapter but that has an economic dimension. (or)
  3. What is globalization and how do you think it might have affected the economy over the past decade? (or)
  4. It is clear that productive inefficiency is a waste since resources are being used in a way that produces less goods and services than a nation is capable of.Why is allocative efficiency also wasteful?

Module 2

  1. Is the demand curve the same as quantity demanded – illustrate with a diagram (or)
  2. A)Examine the table given;draw the demand and supply schedules and determine equilibrium quantity and price
Price per gallon(in$) Quantity demanded Quantity Supplied
1 800 500
1.2 700 550
1.4 600 600
1.6 550 640
1.8 500 680
2 460 700
2.2 420 720

B) Suppose the price of gasoline is$1.60 per gallon,is the quantity demanded higher than or lower than he equilibrium price?What about the quantity supplied?Will there be a shortage or surplus in the market?If so,by ow much is the shortage or surplus?

Module 3

  1. Fred currently works for a corporate law firm.He is considering opening his own legal practice where he could earn around $200 K once he establishes himself.To run his own law firm,he needs an office and a law clerk.The rent for his office is around$50,000 p.a. and the law clerk can be hired for approximately$35,000 p.a. If these figures are accurate,will Fred’s legal practice be profitable? (or)
  2. How do economies of scale compare to diminishing marginal returns? (or)
  3. How does advertising impact monopolistic competition?

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