In macroland, potential output equals exist100 trillion and the natural rate of unemployment is 4 percent.

(a) if the actual unemployment rate is 5 percent, then the output gap equals:
(b) if the actual unemployment rate is 3 percent, then the output gap equals

Which of the following statements about brand names is true? brand names give the seller an incentive to provide consistently high-quality products and services in order to protect the reputation of the brand. brand names are always economically wasteful since they dupe consumers into buying more expensive goods and services that are no different from generic versions. it is always rational to prefer brand names over generic substitutes. read the following example and determine whether it illustrates a common critique or defense of advertising. musashi sees a commercial for a brand x clothing company that depicts the wearers of the clothes out having a good time with friends. although he doesn't particularly need new clothes, the commercial prompts him to buy a brand x t-shirt.

Jewelry manufacturers produce a range of products such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches. what fundamental economic question are they addressing by offering this range of items?

What are the positive environmental trends seen today? many industries are taking measures to reduce the use( _gold, carbon dioxide, ozone_) of -depleting substances and are turning to(_scarce, renewable, non-recyclable_) energy sources though they may seem expensive. choose one of those 3 option to fill the