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Applied Microeconomics

The theory of the second best suggests that in the absence of perfect competition a privatized industry should charge a price of ?

The theory of the second best suggests that in the absence of perfect competition a privatized industry should charge a price of ?

A. p = Z
B. P = MC + Z
C. p = MC
D. P = MC – Z

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Applied Microeconomics, Economics Mcqs

Antimonopoly legislation is undertaken to ____ competition and market regulation is undertaken to ____ competition ?

Antimonopoly legislation is undertaken to ____ competition and market regulation is undertaken to ____ competition ?

A. restrict; promote
B. restrict; restrict
C. promote; promote
D. promote; restrict

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Applied Microeconomics, Economics Mcqs

Sales staff are keen to sell extended warranties because ?

Sales staff are keen to sell extended warranties because ?

A. extended warranties offer value for money.
B. the cost of repair will usually exceed the cost of the warranty
C. they are paid commission on each extended warranty they sell.
D. They are concerned about customer satisfaction.

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Applied Microeconomics, Economics Mcqs

Economists use the term regulatory capture to mean a situation where the private sector firms being regulated ?

Economists use the term regulatory capture to mean a situation where the private sector firms being regulated ?

A. Persuade the regulator to operate in the industry’s interests
B. Persuade the regulator to act in the firms interests.
C. Bribe the regulator.
D. Persuade the government to change the regulatory regime.

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Applied Microeconomics, Economics Mcqs

In the country X it is now becoming possible to buy electricity from a gas company and gas from an electricity company. This is called ?

In the country X it is now becoming possible to buy electricity from a gas company and gas from an electricity company. This is called ?

A. deregulation
B. making markets contestable
C. natural monopoly.
D. cross-subsidization.

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Applied Microeconomics, Economics Mcqs