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Innovation allows producers to

c
create goods that draw consumer attention.
f
follow restrictions that the government imposes.
a
avoid competing with similar businesses.
o
offer warranties for all of their products.
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Carol has decided to advertise her custom-baked cakes in the local paper in the hopes that her sales could go towards purchasing a home.Which incentive of the free enterprise system would help Carol?

C
Carol and the local officials can set the prices of her cakes.
C
Carol can use the money from her business to achieve her goal.
C
Carol can participate in a barter system for goods to goods.
C
Carol can meet a regulation for the number of local services.
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In a competitive market, a furniture company decides to use cheaper materials to decrease production costs and pass on the savings. This is an example of

f
following a federal regulation.
l
lowering prices for customers.
r
reducing the risk for consumers.
c
creating a new or better product.
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Which is an example of regulation in the automobile industry?

t
the creation of fuel-efficiency standards for cars
t
the installation of satellite radio systems in some cars
t
the usage of multiple-year warranties to cover repairs
t
the production of hybrid models that conserve gasoline
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In a free-enterprise system, producers decide

A
how much to charge.
B
which services to buy.
C
where to shop for goods.
D
which goods interest them.
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Which situation is the best example of regulation in an economic system?

A
A retail business just opened a new store in a community close to its original location.
B
A small clothing shop slashed it prices to attract customers from a larger department store nearby.
C
A farmers’ market has offered a special deal to customers from a nearby yoga school.
D
A state agency has been created to monitor the production and distribution of sports drinks.
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In a free-enterprise system, consumers decide

h
how to set prices.
w
which goods to export.
w
which services to buy.
h
how to use materials.
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Competition happens when two or more businesses

A
complement one another.
B
fight for the same benefit or gain.
C
work together to achieve success.
D
follow regulations from an agency.
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Which situation is the best example of competition in an economic system?

A
A restaurant just opened down the block from a movie theater, and the restaurant owner hopes to attract diners after each movie.
B
A small CD store slashed its prices to attract customers from a larger store that sells CDs and DVDs.
C
A store that sells sneakers has offered a special deal to customers from a nearby health club.
D
A federal agency has been created to monitor the production and distribution of food supplements.
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This photo shows a label that appears on food products in the United States.This label is an example of

Question illustration
p
producer innovation in a market economy.
f
freedom in the free-enterprise system.
r
regulation by a government agency.
c
competition between businesses.

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