In: Economics
For each of the ideas below, indicate whether it is most closely associated with neoclassical economics ('the accepted sequence') or heterodox economics ('the revised sequence').
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Statement 1: represents heterodox economics ('the revised sequence'). Such an idea does not come from mainstream microeconomics.
Statement 2: represents neoclassical economics ('the accepted sequence'). That is, firms set a price equal to average costs. This holds true for competitive firms in long run.
Statement 3: represents neoclassical economics ('the accepted sequence'). When technological change makes production cheaper then supply will shift to the right and reduce prices in the market.
Statement 4 represents heterodox economics ('the revised sequence'). Such an idea does not come from mainstream microeconomics.