In the town of hurley, an unseasonably summer saw temperatures rising into the mid-90s for stretch in this was almost 20 degrees above the average temperature of 77 degrees for this hottest month of the year. this unexpected heat wave resulted in a significant increase in household purchases of central air conditioning of the systems, which are uncommon in this part of the country. which determinants of demand are likely factors in this change in demand for air conditioning systems? select all the apply.

a. an expectation that temperatures would go back to normal the following summer
b. a preference for fresh air
c. the price of air conditioning systems
d. a preference for feeling cool when it is hot outside

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.

Vincent is interested in increasing his earning potential upon completing his internship at a major accounting firm. which option can immediately boost his career in the intended direction? b. complete a certification from a professional organization c. complete a new four-year undergraduate program in a related field d. complete a two-year associate degree in a related field e. complete an online course in accounting

You are given the following information about aggregate demand at the existing price level for an economy: (1) consumption = $400 billion, (2) investment = $40 billion, (3) government purchases = $90 billion, and (4) net export = $25 billion. if the full-employment level of gdp for this economy is $600 billion, then what combination of actions would be most consistent with closing the gdp gap here?