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Introduction to Economics — Cumulative exam Answers

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7

Which best describes why governments collect taxes?

A
to control the value of currency
B
to keep the government running
C
to ensure surplus funds
D
to fund government programs
8

Land is considered a resource because it

A
is always available to use.
B
is used to produce things.
C
costs little or nothing to use.
D
requires labor to be useful.
10

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A
nominal measurement
B
consumer price index
C
annual rate
D
US Bureau of Labor statistic
11

An exchange rate table makes it easy to compare the

A
different currency denominations used by a single country.
B
cost to produce the currency used by a single country.
C
value of the currencies for two or more countries.
D
unemployment rates for two or more countries.
12

What does elasticity measure in economics?

A
how the amount of a good changes when the producer hires more employees
B
how the amount of a good changes when the producer uses new materials
C
how the amount of a good changes when its price goes up or down
D
how the amount of a good changes when its distribution expands
13

Labor unions were certain to advocate for the best interests of workers because

A
the government shut down factories that did not improve work conditions.
B
the top factories were run by owners who wanted to retain their workers.
C
the government required all labor unions to promote workplace reform.
D
the labor unions were created by workers and made up of workers.
14

In which of the following ways do governments spend money to meet public needs? Check all that apply.

A
by protecting the public
B
by arming the public
C
by providing health care
D
by supporting education
E
by building roads and bridges
15

What is the difference between inflation and deflation?

A
Inflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money.
B
Inflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money.
C
Inflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money.
D
Inflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money.
16

Which statements best explain how globalization offers an advantage to businesses? Choose four answers.

A
Businesses can take advantage of favorable laws to make products cheaply.
B
Businesses can take advantage of favorable taxes to make products cheaply.
C
Businesses can take advantage of new forms of technology to make products cheaply.
D
Businesses can take advantage of new forms of democracy to make products cheaply.
E
Businesses can take advantage of faster technology to make products faster.
17

What part does interest play in deficit spending?

A
Governments must pay interest on money they borrow when they take on debt.
B
Citizens must pay interest when their governments borrow money.
C
Governments may charge foreign countries interest when they borrow money.
D
Interest is not a factor when a government’s budget is in deficit.
18

Which of these statements most accurately describes the use of currencies in different parts of the world?

A
Most countries use the dollar as their currency.
B
Countries in Asia use the euro as their currency.
C
Different countries use different currencies.
D
All countries are required to use the same currency.
19

Articles of partnership establish

A
how businesses can raise capital.
B
what business taxes are paid.
C
how profits and losses are divided.
D
what is included in a charter.
20

Which describes the difference between a trade surplus and a trade deficit?

A
A trade surplus is when a country exports more than it imports, while a trade deficit happens when imports exceed exports.
B
A trade surplus is when a country imports more than it exports, while a trade deficit happens when exports exceed imports.
C
A trade surplus is when a country produces more than it consumes, while a trade deficit happens when consumption exceeds production.
D
A trade deficit is when a country loses money on products it makes, while a trade surplus happens when production leads to profits.

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