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Economics Unit 5 Exam
Economics Unit 5 Exam
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1
Economic growth would most likely result from —
decreased trade
increased employment
increased productivity
decreased sales of stock
2
One of the financial advantages of donating to charitable causes is that the donation can be —
taken directly from a pay check
considered a tax deduction
used to fund investments
viewed as a capital gain
3
Which of the following actions would improve a credit score?
Keeping credit card balances as high as possible
Consolidating credit card balances
Paying off all debts
Checking credit reports on a regular basis
4
The most effective way to manage credit card debt is by —
finding a credit card with the lowest interest rate
working a part-time job to pay for credit
paying off the balance each month
paying the minimum balance
5
Which of the following is a non-price determinant of demand?
Consumer preferences
Price ceiling
Subsidy
Productivity
6
One government restriction to consider when proposing to build a new business includes —
zoning laws
investor taxes
hiring subcontractors
repayment of loans
7
Loans that are obtained by offering an asset to guarantee repayment of the loan are considered —
repossession loans
default loans
secured loans
unsecured loans
8
Which characteristic of the U.S. free enterprise system creates the incentive to work, save, and invest?
Voluntary exchanges
Consumer sovereignty
Private property ownership
Social Security system
9
Which of the following is an action of the Federal Reserve that strongly influences local economies?
It can raise or lower property taxes.
It can require banks to provide savings accounts to the community.
It can make loans cheaper or more expensive by adjusting interest rates.
It can provide stimulus money for job creation.
10
Which of the following is a basic characteristic of all economic systems?
Distribution of goods and services
Price controls
Small business owners
Wage incentives
11
In the U.S. free enterprise system one of the primary roles of the government is to —
provide new sources of funding for technology start ups
ensure the safety of products through regulation
employ a majority of the workforce
guarantee that investors profits are secure
12
Scarcity is a basic economic problem because —
resources are limited
people have trouble making choices
governments limit production
opportunity costs limit demand
13
Which of the following is considered a benefit to purchasing insurance?
Insurance can cover the difference between monthly expenses and income.
Insurance can be used to cover the cost of moving expenses.
Insurance is available when an unexpected need for repair or services arise
Insurance coverage can reimburse for losses on investments.
14
An important financial detail to consider when purchasing a home includes —
saving for a down payment
time for commuting
number of rooms
family size
15
One result of competition in a free enterprise system is —
fewer consumer choices
steady wages and incomes
improved safety conditions
lower prices for products
16
Investments with high rates of return are generally accompanied with —
no risk
very little risk
high levels of risk
lower levels of risk
17
One of the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system is the —
amount of choices for consumers
lack of union participation by workers
guaranteed returns on investments
equal distribution of goods and services
18
An expansionary period in the business cycle is distinguished by —
low unemployment
declining sales
high inflation
fewer excise taxes
19
What is one advantage to placing savings in a high-risk investment as oppose to putting savings in a low-risk investment
The money is more secure in a high-risk investment.
The amount of money needed to invest is lower.
The potential rate of return on investment is higher.
The tax rate on high-risk investments is lower.
20
Which of the following retirement investment options is usually offered as a benefit of employment?
Bonds
401(k)
Mutual Funds
College tuition reimbursement
21
One way the United States could increase exports of sports cars would be to —
reduce gasoline taxes in the United States
increase the exchange rate of the American dollar
negotiate to lower tariffs on sports cars
raise the prices of sports cars in the United States
22
One effect of an increase in the amount of savings in an economy is —
a decrease in the production of goods and services
an increase in financial resources for business investment
an increase in consumer spending
a decrease in retirement investments
23
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Characteristics of Free Enterprise
Characteristics of Partnerships
Characteristics of Corporations
Characteristics of Sole Proprietorships
24
Which of the following is most characteristic of the U.S. free enterprise system?
Nationalization of energy companies
Government price controls
Markets that respond to consumer demand
Public ownership of the factors of production
25
One potential risk from investing in the stock market is the loss of —
purchasing power
earned interest income
investor tolerance
portfolio diversification
26
On a supply and demand graph, supply will decrease and shift to the left when which of the following happens?
Production taxes decline over a short period of time.
The number of firms leaving the industry increases.
The total cost of inputs decreases.
There are fewer government regulations in place.
27
One of the benefits of home ownership includes —
paying property taxes
purchasing insurance
funding large capital outlays
building equity
28
Which investment is considered the most secure in a retirement plan?
401(k)
Individual retirement account
Mutual fund
Public bond
29
One of the primary functions of financial institutions in an economy is to —
create investment portfolios for venture capitalists
prepare taxes for individuals and businesses
offer incentives to businesses for investing
provide access to capital for people and businesses
30
The market structure of pure competition is distinctive because —
only one seller is needed in this market structure
there are no examples of this type of market structure
there are large numbers of barriers to entry into this market structure
the sellers in this market structure have no control over price