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Economics may best be defined as
limited description of economic activities
scientific study of supply and demand
study of efforts to satisfy unlimited wants with scarce resources.
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A risk-taker in search of profits is call a(n)
conspicuous consumer
entrepreneur
economist
capitalist
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The FDIC was established to
create a government monopoly
help with financing of WWII
federalize the banking system
protect the savings of the American people
4
The most desirable alternative given up as the result of a decision is
opportunity cost
production-possibilities frontier
under utilization
marginal benefit
5
The purchase and use of goods and services to impress others is called
factor markets
conspicuous consumption
circular flow money
trade offs
6
When Labor Unions negotiate contracts with management is known as
limited life
collective bargaining
fringe benefits
worker cooperatives
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One of the most important ways local governments raise revenue is through
college tuitions
property taxes
social security contributes
driver's license fees
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The most common form of business organization in the U.S. is the
corporation
sole proprietorship
partnership
cooperative
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In a market economy, a high price is a signal for
producers to offer less and consumers to buy more.
government to step in and protect consumers.
producers and consumers to buy more.
producers to supply more and consumers to buy less.
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Manufactured goods needed to produce other goods and services are called
capital goods
payroll expenses
consumer goods
nondurable goods
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What are the 3 Basic economic questions?
What, Where, and How?
Why, What, and How
What, How, and Who?
What, How, and When?
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Who determines WHAT is produced in a Market Economy?
corporate leadership
government regulations
labor unions
consumer demands
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Prices serve as a link between producers and
the factors of productions
consumers
natural resources
government
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The concept of Laissez-faire means
let the buyer beware
the consumer is ruler
let the government become involved
keep government out of the affairs of business
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The FICA includes taxes to pay for
Social Security and Meidcare
life insurance
unemployment insurance
worker's compensation
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The three major federal taxes are
luxury, user fees, and value added taxes
user fees, FICA, and corporate income taxes
indiv. Income, FICA, and corporate income taxes
Indiv. Income, VAT, and Luxury Taxes
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Resources are what?
scarce
unlimited
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A great variety of goods and services is a characteristic of
a command economy
all economic systems
a traditional economy
a market economy
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A basic requirement for survival is a
paradox of value
want
need
opportunity cost
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The American economic system can be described as having a
traditional system
command economy
mixed economy
quota system
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National defense is the responsibility of the
Federal Government
state governments
National Guard
united nations
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high rates of taxation on business often will
increase investments
slow economic growth
increase savings
expand production
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A moneyless society that relies on trade is an economy based on
socialism
self-sufficient families
command economies
The barter system
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High interest rates
encourage home building
increase automobile sales
raise consumer borrowing
raise the cost of borrowing
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At a given price, a surplus occurs when
the quantity supplied < than the quantity demanded
the quantity demanded is the same as the quantity supplied
the quantity supplied is > than the quantity demanded.
the quantity demanded is > than the quantity supplied
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The single most important source of revenue for the national government is the
estate tax
Individual income tax
property tax
excise tax
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Land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship are the
basis of employment
Factors of production
result of production
results of supply and demand
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A price compromise between a buyer and seller is known as a
deficiency payment
Equilibrium price
target price
adjustment price
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prime rate refers to the
interest rate that banks charge large corporations
median interest rate on mortgages
lowest interest rate paid to savings depositors
average interest rate charged by all banks
30
Local Governments provide public goods like
highways and private schooling
private schools and shopping malls
highways and national defense
police and fire protection
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An organized refusal to go to work, to get better working conditions and benefits is called
lockout
picket
strike
boycott
32
Price competition is a characteristic of a
corporate state
command economy
traditional economy
market economy
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The basic decision for a supplier is
the ability of consumers to purchase
the willingness of consumers to purchase
how much to produce without regard to supply or demand
the amount to supply for sale at various prices
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Store catalogs and television commercials are method of
consumer needs
income effectiveness
entertainment
creating demand
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The Price paid to use another's money (think loan) is called
stocks
principal
interest
dividends