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geodog55

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If consumers were able to receive the full social benefits associated with the consumption of goods involving positive externalities, other things being equal, there would probably be:
 a. an increase in consumption.
 b. a decrease in consumption.
 c. a greater misallocation of resources.
 d. a decrease in the market price of the product.

Question 2

A conclusion of the theory of rational expectations is that, in the short run, the impact of discretionary fiscal policies designed to shift the AD curve will:
 a. result in no net change in AD once people's expectations adjustments have been accounted for.
 b. shift AD in the opposite direction intended once people's expectations adjustments have been accounted for.
  c. be anticipated and compensated for, causing no significant effect on real or nominal GDP or employment.
  d. have to be a surprise to change real output in the intended direction.



macybarnes

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d



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