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Unit 4 & 5 Review
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Economic Systems Economic Principles and Policies
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1
In a socialist economy, the means of production are owned by
private citizens
the government
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In a market economy, the strongest incentive for entrepreneurship is the opportunity to
earn a profit on investments
support projects for the public good
3
Inflation is
A change in relative prices of goods
A situation when the price of necessities rises
An increase in the average price level
A decrease in the average price level
4
Why does the U.S. government enforce antitrust laws?
to ensure competition in the marketplace
to create incentives for research and development
5
Which numbered pair places communism and socialism at appropriate points on the chart?
1 – Communism, 2 – Socialism
1 – Socialism, 3 – Communism
2 – Socialism, 3 – Communism
6
John Maynard Keynes would most likely support which type of economic system?
Market
mixed
7
Which of the following would be included in the GDP?
sales of used goods
transfer payments
goods that are produced by foreigners within domestic borders of a nation
8
Use the list below to answer the question. Which phrase best completes this list?
manages foreign exchange rates
collects taxes from corporations
oversees national banking institutions
9
Which of the following is the largest component in the GDP?
Exports
Consumption
Imports
10
Collecting taxes to pay for public goods is one role of _____________.
a government
a free market system
11
A definition of fiat money is currency that
is legal tender based on government decree.
is backed by investments.
can be exchanged for a set amount of a commodity.
12
Which characteristic describes fiat money?
used in barter economies
backed by the issuing government
13
Which of the following BEST completes this list?
Interest Rates
Competition
14
Use the list below to answer the question. Which phrase BEST completes the title?
Labor Unions in Collective Bargaining
Congress to Monitor Treasury Bonds
the Federal Reserve to Enact Monetary Policy
the Federal Trade Commission in Regulating Banks
15
Which result is a benefit of the free enterprise system?
Individuals have the freedom to choose what to produce and consume.
Government officials distribute wealth and resources efficiently.
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Which item is an example of commodity money?
dollar bill
gold nugget
credit card
personal check
17
Housing prices increased in the early 2000’s, followed by a collapse in housing prices and a recession in 2008.
Over-producing negative externalities
Abuse of consumers, savers and investors
Under-producing public goods
Economic instability
18
Which function of money allows transactions to occur without barter?
standard of deferred payment
medium of exchange
store of value
unit of account
19
How do consumers exercise their power in the American economy?
by deciding what to purchase
by becoming entrepreneurs
by working for businesses
by saving their money
20
Which characteristic best completes the following diagram?
Owns large shares of the stock market
Includes state and national member banks
21
Which action would the Federal Reserve take to help reduce unemployment?
insure against risk in financial markets
decrease requirements to obtain credit
increase the national supply of money
22
The government’s action stated in this newspaper headline is an example of which type of economy?
command
socialist
traditional
mixed
23
Which term replaces the question mark?
Transfer payments
Gross Domestic Product
Disposable Personal Income
National Savings
24
As Houston’s population grows, the highway traffic grows increasingly worse
Over-producing negative externalities
Under-producing public goods
Failure to make public investments or plan for the future
Economic instability
25
What function of money is being used when prices for goods and services are stated in terms of money?
medium of exchange
standard of deferred payment
unit of account
store of value