Refer to Figure 2.1. At point A, demand is: A) completely ...

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Refer to Figure 2.1. At point A, demand is:
 
  A) completely inelastic.
  B) inelastic, but not completely inelastic.
  C) unit elastic.
  D) elastic, but not infinitely elastic.
  E) infinitely elastic.

Question 2

Suppose there is a water shortage, and the governor proposes that the government distribute equal quantities of water to each person at no cost to the consumers.
 
  If consumers were forbidden to trade water, would such a distribution be Pareto optimal? A) Yes, because each person has the same amount of water as everyone else.
  B) Yes, because everyone would be receive their water for free.
  C) Not necessarily, as people may differ in their marginal rates of substitution between water and other goods.
  D) It is impossible to determine without knowing the price of water.
  E) none of the above

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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C