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TEST BANK for Macroeconomics: A Contemporary Introduction 11th Edition by McEachern William. ISBN 9781305887589. _TABLE OF CONTENTS_ 1.The Art and Science of Economic Analysis. 2. Some Tools o f Econo mic Analysis. 3. Economic Decision Makers. 4. Demand, Supply, and Markets. 5. Introduction to Macr...

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1. The fact that people have unlimited wants means that:
a. they always want more of at least one good.
b. each person has an unlimited desire for every good.
c. labor unions demand wage increases.
d. selfish people are not concerned about others.
e. people buy goods without regard to what they can afford.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Our wants are unlimited because we always want more of a good thing.
Because resources are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants,
and in doing so, we must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The
Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
b. Incorrect. Our wants are unlimited because we always want more of a good thing.
Because resources are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants,
and in doing so, we must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The
Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
c. Incorrect. Our wants are unlimited because we always want more of a good thing.
Because resources are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants,
and in doing so, we must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The
Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
d. Incorrect. Our wants are unlimited because we always want more of a good thing.
Because resources are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants,
and in doing so, we must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The
Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
e. Incorrect. Our wants are unlimited because we always want more of a good thing.
Because resources are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants,
and in doing so, we must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The
Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MACR.MCEACH.17.01.01 - Explain the economic problem of scarce resources and
unlimited wants
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic - Communication Abilities
TOPICS: The Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand

2. The problem of scarce resources:
a. means that there are not enough jobs in some cities.
b. could be solved if the unemployment rate fell.
c. is that there are not enough resources to satisfy people's unlimited wants.
d. is that resources are used inefficiently.
e. can be solved by lowering taxes.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
b. Incorrect. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants

, c. Correct. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
d. Incorrect. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
e. Incorrect. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MACR.MCEACH.17.01.01 - Explain the economic problem of scarce resources and
unlimited wants
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic - Communication Abilities
TOPICS: The Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand

3. Which of the following sentences is the best example of scarcity of time?
a. Peter buys a hamburger.
b. John-Michael wants to spend his money on a new hoverboard.
c. Alexander is doing homework instead of going to the movies with his friends.
d. Amanda, a geography teacher, is retired.
e. Bill is unemployed.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be
satisfied by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
b. Incorrect. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be
satisfied by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
c. Correct. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be satisfied
by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce Resources,
Unlimited Wants
d. Incorrect. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be
satisfied by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
e. Incorrect. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be
satisfied by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MACR.MCEACH.17.01.01 - Explain the economic problem of scarce resources and
unlimited wants
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analyitc
TOPICS: The Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand

4. Scarcity:
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, a. applies to a brain surgeon but not to a cab driver.
b. is not a problem for a politician.
c. exists only in rich countries.
d. exists only in poor countries.
e. occurs when a resource is not freely available.
ANSWER: e
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be
satisfied by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
b. Incorrect. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be
satisfied by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
c. Incorrect. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be
satisfied by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
d. Incorrect. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be
satisfied by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
e. Correct. Scarcity is the condition in which our unlimited wants cannot be satisfied
by our limited resources. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce Resources,
Unlimited Wants
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MACR.MCEACH.17.01.01 - Explain the economic problem of scarce resources and
unlimited wants
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic - Communication Abilities
TOPICS: The Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand

5. Because people's wants are unlimited but resources are scarce, _____:
a. only the rich get everything they want.
b. choices must be made.
c. there will be more services produced than goods.
d. people search for spiritual fulfillment rather than material fulfillment.
e. poor people never get anything they want.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
b. Correct. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
c. Incorrect. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
Resources, Unlimited Wants
d. Incorrect. A resource is scarce when it is not freely available. Because resources
are scarce, we have to choose from among our many wants, and in doing so, we
must forgo satisfying some other wants. See 1-1: The Economic Problem: Scarce
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