elasticity of Demand

1 - If the price of Pepsi increases from $1.00 to $1.50 and as a result you buy 5 a week instead of 10 Pepsis. Calculate the elasticity of Demand. Determine whether Elastic, Inelastic or Unit Elastic is.

2 - If the Total Revenue of a Firm is $2500 and its Accounting Profit is $1200: How much is the Explicit Cost?

3 - If the Cost of Opportunity is $1500: How much is the Implicit Cost. Is he making an Economic Profit? Why or Why Not?

4 - What is meant by Antitrust Regulations? Explain two (2) criteria to regulate Natural Monopolies.

5 - Explain what is the Lorenz Curve? Mention the two types of Anti-Poverty Programs in USA.

6 - 1. What do economists mean when they talk about “scarce” resources? Give 3 detailed examples, and explain each answer.