During 2002, real gdp in japan rose about 1.3 percent, but during the same time period, retail sales fell 1.8 percent in real terms. this was made possible a. because of inflation, which lowered consumption and retail sales, but increased the value of gdp. b. due to statistical error. retail sales and gdp always move in the same direction. c. because only inventories increased. d. because the sum total of real investment, government purchases, and net exports grew while consumption, which is measured by retail sales, fell in real terms.

In allentown, pennsylvania, in the summer of 2014, the average price of a gallon of gasoline was $3.68long dasha 22-cent increase from the year before. many consumers were upset by the increase. one was quoted in a local newspaper as saying, "it's crazy. the government should step in." source: sam kennedy, "valley feeling pain at the pump," (allentown, pa) morning call, june 21, 2014. suppose the government had stepped in and imposed a price ceiling equal to old price of $3.46 per gallon. a. using the line drawing tool, draw and label the price ceiling. carefully follow the instructions above, and only draw the required object.

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Which of the following best describes vertical integration? a. produce goods or services previously purchasedb. develop the ability to produce products that complement the original productc. develop the ability to produce the specified good more efficiently than befored. build long term partnerships with a few supplierse. sell products to a supplier or a distributor