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Economics Unit 4 (Econ Systems/Business Org)
Economics Unit 4 (Econ Systems/Business Org)
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1
How much did Corporation B borrow by selling bonds?
$100
$750,000
$521,000
$5.50
2
In the United States, the customer's control/power of the market is called __________.
market
voluntary exchange
private property rights
consumer sovereignty
3
Economic_____is necessary for the needs of a growing population to provide more goods/services.
price stability
freedom
growth
equity
4
What type of merger created Mega Corporation in the illustration?
conglomerate
diagonal merger
horizontal merger
vertical merger
5
People and companies make most of the WHAT, HOW, and FOR WHOM decisions in a _______.
command
market
mixed
traditional
6
The United States can best be described as having a
pure free enterprisesystem.
command economy
traditional system
modified private enterprisesystem.
7
An advantage of a corporation is that
the business is subject to little gov regulation
owners have limited liability for debt
owners have direct and immediate control of daily operations
owners pay fewer taxes than other forms of business
8
What market structure does the letter “R” in the table represent?
oligopoly
perfect competition
monopolistic competition
pure monopoly
9
Which of the following is NOT considered an economic and social goal?
economic efficiency
price stability
economic growth
entrepreneurship
10
Under perfect competition,
a single seller can affectprice.
no seller can sell aproduct above the market price.
numerous restrictionsprevent firms from entering the market.
products are similar butnot identical.
11
The local Chamber of Commerce works to
aid member companies in negotiating with labor unions
protect its members from consumer complaints
earn dividends for members
promote the welfare of its members and the community
12
Which of the following is NOT a nonprofit organization?
producer cooperative
multinational
chamber of commerce
labor union
13
All of the following are characteristics of a command economy EXCEPT
it provides workers withfew incentives to work hard
it can change directiondrastically in a brief period of time
there is much uncertainty
it is not designed to meetthe wants of consumers
14
“Pure monopoly” should replace what letter in the table?
Q
S
R
P
15
Which group of people ultimately determines the products a free enterprise economy produces?
consumers
property owners
local government
Congress
16
Unlike a general partnership, in a limited partnership
partners must pay special business taxes
the inactive partner has limited liability for debts
all partners share equal responsibilities for decisions
business does not end with the death of a partner
17
One strength of a market economy is the high degree of consumer __________.
comments
selling
buying
satisfaction
18
Non-profit organizations may
provide goods and services to members
issue stock
pay dividends
pay income taxes
19
The concept of voluntary exchange means
people freely and willingly engage in market transactions.
that no money was exchanged.
neither buyer nor seller has made a profit.
only workers will benefit from the exchange.
20
All of the following are examples of the government playing a direct role in the economy EXCEPT
public utility regulation
police and fire protection
libraries
court systems
21
This regulates the sale of stock in a corporation.
Securities and Exchange Commission
stockbrokers
labor unions
chamber of commerce
22
An example of a market economy is
the Inuit
North Korea
the former Soviet Union
the U.S.
23
The government's role in a mixed economy is that it is the
central planner.
regulator charged with preserving competition.
coordinator of basic economic activity.
definer of goals
24
Which corporation pays the highest yield per bond?
Corporation C
Corporation A
Corporation D
Corporation B
25
What letter on the graph represents the proper location for the market structure “monopoly”?
Y
X
Z
W
26
What letter on the graph represents the proper location for the market structure “oligopoly”?
Z
X
Y
W
27
The minimum wage is an example of a federal law that supports
economic growth
economic efficiency
economic equity
full employment
28
In free enterprise, people who risk savings to gain wealth are doing it because ofthe _____.
economic freedom
private property rights
profit motive
voluntary exchange
29
What type of merger does the illustration depict?
vertical merger
diagonal merger
conglomerate
horizontal merger
30
A merger of corporations involved in different steps of manufacturing or marketing is known as
conglomerate
horizontal merger
vertical merger
multinational merger
31
In a general partnership,
partners must pay specific business taxes
partners usually draw up articles of partnership
the business continues even if on partner dies
partners are only responsible for debt equal to investment
32
The purpose of government in a command economy is to
promote economic freedom
ensure the availability ofconsumer products
encourage entrepreneurs
make major economicdecisions
33
Economic____________________ is an economic goal that is based on a sense of fairness.
freedom
growth
price stability
equity
34
In a traditional economy,people's roles are determined by the____of their elders and ancestors.
supply and demand
the consumers
ancestors/customs
government
35
When a major car company lowers its prices, other car makers will probably
lower their prices
raise their prices
maintain existing prices
go out of business