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Making Spending Decisions — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which statement is most accurate about the hourly pay a worker receives?

A
It is the rate for each day that is worked.
B
It often results in lower pay than a salary.
C
It is a set amount paid over the course of a year.
D
It often results in higher pay than annual wages.
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Banks that offer low interest rates to people with good credit

A
maximize profits at little risk.
B
sacrifice profits for less risk.
C
maximize profits at great risk.
D
sacrifice profits for more risk.
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If Country A is an agricultural country and Country B has many cities and factories, it would make sense for

A
both countries to set up car manufacturing plants.
B
Country A to specialize in growing corn while Country B specializes in making cars.
C
Country A to specialize in making cars while Country B specializes in growing corn.
D
both countries to compete in growing more corn.
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If expansionary taxation policies are left unchecked, which is the most likely result?

A
reduced profits
B
high inflation
C
reduced production
D
reduced disposable income
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When the government injects money into the economy, consumers may have more disposable income, which may lead to

A
higher unemployment.
B
higher production.
C
lower production.
D
increases in taxes.
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Look at the following chart.

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A
analyzing the climate to see which fruit would grow better.
B
studying the profitability of growing apples versus oranges.
C
researching what competitors are doing.
D
choosing to grow both fruit varieties or only apples.
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Economists use changes in GDP to measure

A
the balance of trade with other countries.
B
any economic growth or shrinkage.
C
the causes of unemployment.
D
the distances between cities.
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Which organization created a shared economy?

A
European Union
B
World Trade Organization
C
North American Free Trade Agreements
D
Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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