As a result of increased tensions in the Middle East, oil production is down by 1.21 million barrels per day – a 5 percent reduction in the world's supply of crude oil. Explain the likely impact of this event on the market for gasoline and the market for small cars.

The gasoline market will have:

A. higher equilibrium prices and higher equilibrium quantity.

B. lower equilibrium prices and higher equilibrium quantity.

C. lower equilibrium prices and lower equilibrium quantity.

D. higher equilibrium prices and lower equilibrium quantity.

The small car market will have:

A. higher equilibrium prices and lower equilibrium quantity.

B. higher equilibrium prices and higher equilibrium quantity.

C. lower equilibrium prices and higher equilibrium quantity.

D. lower equilibrium prices and lower equilibrium quantity.

Suppose an economist believes that the price level in the economy is directly related to the money supply, or the amount of money circulating in the economy. the economist proposes the following relationship: p=a x m - p=price level - m=money supply - a=a composite of other factors, including real gdp, that change very slowly over time. how might an economist gather empirical data to test the proposed relationship between money and the price level? an economist would persuade the federal reserve to change the money supply to various levels, and observe the resulting changes in the price level. unlike researchers in the hard sciences, economists cannot study complex relationships using data. economists do not usually develop theoretical models of the economy but only analyze summary statistics about the current state of the economy. an economist would look for data on past changes in the money supply, and note the resulting changes in the price level

Which of the following statements concerning an organization's strategy is true? a. cost accountants formulate strategy in an organization since they have more inputs about costs. b. businesses usually follow one of two broad strategies: offering a quality product at a high price, or offering a unique product or service priced lower than the competition. c. a good strategy will always overcome poor implementation. d. strategy specifies how an organization matches its own capabilities with the opportunities in the marketplace to accomplish its objectives.

Over the past decade, brands that were once available only to the wealthy have created more affordable product extensions, giving a far broader range of consumers a taste of the good life. jaguar, for instance, launched its x-type sedan, which starts at $30,000 and is meant for the "almost rich" consumer who aspires to live in luxury. by marketing to people who desire a luxurious lifestyle, jaguar is using: