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    Suppose a market is characterized by a unionized and a non-unionized sector.

    Suppose a market is characterized by a unionized and a non-unionized sector. Both sectors initially have supply given by Q=10,000+25w, and demand by Q=20,000-10w, where w is the weekly salary. Find the initial equilibrium wage and labor utilization. Now, in the unionized sector, a wage of 300 is negotiated. What is the dem

    Aggregate supply and aggregate demand

    Using aggregate demand, short-run aggregate supply, and long-run aggregate supply curves, explain the process by which each government policies will move the enconomy from one long-run macroeconomic equilibruium to another. Illustrate with diagrams. In each case, what are the short-run and long-run effects on the aggregate price

    Statements Containing Common Errors

    The following two sets of statements contain common errors. Identify and explain each. A) Demand increases, causing prices to rise. Higher prices cause demand to fall. Therefore, prices fall back to their original levels. B) The supply of meat in France increases, causing meat prices to fall. Lower prices always mean that

    Demand and Supply Curves Explanation

    Suppose the demand and supply curves for eggs for the United States are given by the following equations: Qd= 100 - 20P Qs= 10 + 40P Where Qd = millions of dozens of eggs Americans would like to buy each year; Qs = millions of dozen of eggs U.S. fa

    Explain why, at one point in time, a Keynesian approach to managing the macro-economy might be appropriate while, at another point in time, a Classical approach might be more likely to produce a superior outcome.

    Explain why, at one point in time, a Keynesian approach to managing the macro-economy might be appropriate while, at another point in time, a Classical approach might be more likely to produce a superior outcome. Make sure the outcome you address includes inflation and employment issues.

    Assume the banking system is in reserve equilibrium.

    Assume the banking system is in reserve equilibrium. The Fed conducts an open market purchase of Treasury securities in the amount of $1 billion. The reserve requirement against deposits is 10%. Identify the potential amount of the money supply increase as a consequence of the Fed's action and describe fully how money is crea

    Apple Inc

    I need to do research on the Apple company for an example of what will be on the real test. Basically I choose Apple because the organization that will be used is almost like it in a round about way. So here is what I need help with. I need to find the issues or opportunities that the organization faces. (Apple being the organ

    Economic structure and possible future actions of OPEC

    You have been contracted by an economic consulting firm to determine the economic structure and possible future actions of OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Using the Library, the Internet, and your course materials, find websites that offer this information and answer the following questions (Perloff,

    Optimal Output and Marginal Product of Workers

    Q-3 Input Factors You have been hired to manage a small manufacturing facility which has cost and production data given in the table below. Total Total Workers Labor Cost Output Revenue 1 $500 100 $700 2

    Aggregate Supply Curve: Example Problem

    I am struggling understanding the following: Why does the aggregate supply curve become very steep after potential output is reached? What does it mean for inflation when the demand curve shifts and crosses into this steep portion of the supply curve?

    money supply and demand curves

    Please see attached file. 1. During the fourth quarter of 1993, real GDP in the United States grew at an annual rate of over 7 percent. During 1994, the economy continued to expand with modest inflation ( Y rose at a rate of 4 percent and P increased about 3 percent). At the beginning of 1994, the prime interest rate ( the in

    September 11th Attack and Security

    Since the September 11th attack there has been an increase in the demand for security personnel?police, air marshals, airport security, etc. How do you think the higher demand has affected the equilibrium wage? In which direction do you think the labor supply and demand shifted? Explain your reasoning.

    Shifts in the Aggregate Supply Curve

    Suppose that the Keynesian short-run aggregate supply curve is applicable to a nation's economy. Create appropriate diagrams to assist in answering the following questions: a.What are two factors that can cause the nation's real GDP to increase in the short run? b.What are two factors that can cause the nation's real GDP t

    Supply and Demand Graph

    Illustrate the following with supply and demand curves: A) In 2005, hogs in the United States were selling for $67 each, down from $75 a year before. This was primarily due to the fact that supply had increased during the period to 1.8 million hogs per week. B) Early in 2007, a survey of greenhouses indicated that the

    The effect of an excise tax on a commodity

    Question 2 : Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "The effect of an excise tax on a commodity might seem at first sight to raise the price that buyer pay. But an increase in price will diminish the demand. And a reduced demand will send the price down again. It is uncertain, therefore, that the tax will really raise

    Assess the laws of supply and demand

    Question 1 : The following item appeared in a major daily newspaper: does this observation in fact violate the laws of supply and demand? "Though sales are down, prices continue to rise in apparent violation of the law of supply and demand."

    U.S. government administers two programs that affect the market for cigarettes.

    1. During 2005, Orlando, Florida, was growing rapidly, with new jobs luring young people into the area. Despite increases in population and income growth that expanded demand for housing, the price of existing houses barely increased. Why? Illustrate answer with supply and demand curves. 2. The U.S. government administers two