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What is the omitted variable problem in determining cause and effect?
 
  A) It is a problem that arises when an economic variable that affects other variables is omitted from an analysis and its omission leads to false conclusions about cause and effect.
  B) It is a problem that arises when a significant variable is not given enough weight in an economic experiment leading to skewed conclusions about cause and effect.
  C) It is a problem that arises when an insignificant economic variable that should have been omitted is included in an economic experiment leading to false conclusions about cause and effect.
  D) It is a problem that arises when an insignificant variable is given too much weight in an economic analysis leading to skewed conclusions about cause and effect.

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Refer to Figure 9-3. With a quota in place, what is the quantity consumed in the domestic market and what portion of this is supplied by imports?
 
  A) Domestic consumption equals 40 million pounds of which 22 million pounds are imports.
  B) Domestic consumption equals 34 million pounds of which 18 million pounds are imports.
  C) Domestic consumption equals 34 million pounds of which 16 million pounds are imports.
  D) Domestic consumption equals 28 million pounds of which 18 million pounds are imports.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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