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What characterizes developing economies? Check all that apply.a growing industrial economya low level of reliance on natural resourcesa drop in the standard of livinga focus on agricultural activitya shrinking middle class

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a growing industrial economy
B
a low level of reliance on natural resources
C
a drop in the standard of living
D
a focus on agricultural activity
E
a shrinking middle class
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One sign of transition to a mixed-market economy is the establishment of

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a fair labor market.
B
anti-poverty regulations.
C
state-owned business.
D
a smaller middle class.
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Why might developed economies want to outsource manufacturing and other jobs to developing economies?

A
Developed economies can find more inexpensive labor in developing economies.
B
Developed economies are responsible for helping developing economies progress.
C
Developed economies focus only on service, not manufacturing, so they must outsource.
D
Developing economies produce higher-quality goods, so it makes sense to outsource.
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What steps must countries take to transition to a mixed-market economy? Check all that apply.They must establish state-owned businesses.They must decrease private ownership.They must establish a fair labor market.They must discourage foreign investment.They must open up trade to other countries.

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They must establish state-owned businesses.
B
They must decrease private ownership.
C
They must establish a fair labor market.
D
They must discourage foreign investment.
E
They must open up trade to other countries.
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In a transitioning economy, what is a downside of rapid economic growth?

A
Rapid economic growth can be difficult to regulate.
B
Rapid economic growth benefits only the wealthy.
C
Rapid economic growth usually leads to a crash.
D
Rapid economic growth may stifle cultural growth.
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The Czech Republic’s decision in 2003 to join the European Union indicated that the Czech Republic

A
was now equal in wealth to all other European nations.
B
would give all economic control to the European Union.
C
was willing to forge economic ties with other nations.
D
would eventually achieve a mixed-market economy.
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One factor that indicates a developed economy's standard of living is its

A
growth in outsourcing rates.
B
strong social connections.
C
high levels of education.
D
low GDP per capita.
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How might foreign investment be problematic for a transitioning economy?

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Foreign investment can temporarily slow economic growth.
B
It may be difficult to adjust to another nation’s influence.
C
A foreign government may seize control of the country.
D
The transitioning economy must adopt a foreign currency.

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