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25 questions
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Question 1
1.

Complete the sentence. Stuctural unemployment occurs

Question 2
2.

The federal government is concerned that the Consumer Price Index rose by 6% this year.  The federal government could

Question 3
3.

Fiscal policy includes actions

Question 4
4.

If the Federal Reserve buys Treasury securities on the open market at the same time that the federal government drastically increases spending, then

Question 5
5.

Monetary policy is the Federal Reserve's attempt to

Question 6
6.

Suppose the downward sloping market demand curve for personal computers remains the same but new regulations reduce the ability of companies to efficiently produce and distribute computers.. The MOST likely result of this regulation is that

Question 7
7.

When Apple purchased a large production facility in Silicon Valley, the company made a purchase in the

Question 8
8.

James and Kim decided to open a computer repair shop.  They used their own money and went to city hall to get a business license.  James repairs the computers and Kim serves the customers and handles the accounts.  What is the primary benefit of this company as it is structured?

Question 9
9.

In which market structure does a firm have the LEAST control over its product's price?

Question 10
10.

According to the circular flow model shown, the flow of goods and services is illustrated by paths

Question 11
11.

According to the production possibilities information, the opportunity cost of moving from point C to point B could be expressed as

Question 12
12.

In which economic system does the government centrally plan the allocation of productive resources?

Question 13
13.

One important assumption underlying market economies is that

Question 14
14.

The main opportunity cost of saving money is

Question 15
15.

A local grocery store has decided to charge customers for bags. Which TWO statements describe how customers will MOST LIKELY respond to this change?

Question 16
16.

In country A, everyone pays a 10% income tax. This type of tax system is known as

Question 17
17.

Eric has $2,000 that he wants to place in a savings account. He has researched two accounts, and both accounts pay 3.5% interest. Account X pays simple interest. Account Y pays compound interest. Eric should choose

Question 18
18.

Carlton is injured while working at a retail store. Which type of insurance is MOST LIKELY to provide benefits while he is temporarily out of work?

Question 19
19.

Creditworthiness is MOST AFFECTED by

Question 20
20.

Loans extended for longer periods of time often involve higher interest rates in order to

Question 21
21.

Which group is MOST LIKELY to benefit if the US Dollar appreciates against the Yen?

Question 22
22.

Which trade barrier is associated with laws that require certain shipping methods and proper handling of food or equipment?

Question 23
23.

Which generalization is the MOST accurate comparison of absolute advantage and comparative advantage?

Question 24
24.

If the United States has a balance of trade surplus with Belize, it means that

Question 25
25.

When nations specialize in the production of goods in which they possess a comparative advantage, which of the following is a result?