Ap Econ Question What is the central economic idea humorously illustrated in Art Buchwald's piece "Squaring the Economic Circle"? How does the central idea relate to economic recessions, on the one hand, and vigorous economic expansions, on the other?

The new york times (nov. 30, 1993) reported that “the inability of opec to agree last week to cut production has sent the oil market into turmoil . . [leading to] the lowest price for domestic crude oil since june 1990.” why were the members of opec trying to agree to cut production? so they could save more oil for future consumption so they could lower the price so they could raise the price why do you suppose opec was unable to agree on cutting production? because each country has a different production capacity because each country experiences different production costs because each country has an incentive to cheat on any agreement the newspaper also noted opec’s view “that producing nations outside the organization, like norway and britain, should do their share and cut production.” what does the phrase “do their share” suggest about opec’s desired relationship with norway and britain? opec would like norway and britain to keep their production levels high. opec would like norway and britain to act competitively. opec would like norway and britain to join the cartel.

Beachballs, inc., expects abnormally high earnings for the next three years due to the forecast of unusually hot summers. after the 3-year period, their growth will level off to its normal rate of 6%. dividends and earnings are expected to grow at 20% for years 1 and 2 and 15% in year 3. the last dividend paid was $1.00. if an investor requires a 10% return on beachballs, the price she is willing to pay for the stock is closest to:

Match each type of insurance with an example of when the insurance company would make a payment.a.liability coverageyou cause an accident that damages someone else's car.b.disability insuranceyou go to the emergency room after a car accident.c.renter's insuranceyour stereo and computer are stolen from your apartment.d.health insuranceyou have to take a month off from work because of a broken leg.