Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 2MCQ
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below about Jane's budget line ____:
- It shifts outward if her budget increases while price remains same and slope does not change.
- It rotates inward if the price of both goods double and her budget does not change
- It shift inward when price of one good rises while budget and slope does not change
- It rotates outward if her budget increases and prices do not change.
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4) Refer to Figure 6.6. Bill's budget constraint was originally AD. If his new budget constraint is EF, then his incomeA) increased.B) decreased.C) increased and the price of black beans price increased.D) increased and the price of bell peppers decreased.5) Refer to Figure 6.6. Bill's budget constraint is BD. Bill's income is $600, the price of a bell pepper is $1, and the price of a bag of black beans is $2. At point D Bill is buying ________ bell peppers and ________ bags of blackbeans.A) 600; 300 B) 0; 300 C) 600; 0 D) 300; 150
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