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Economists use gross national product (GNP) to measure

A
economic output within a nation, regardless of ownership.
B
the output of foreign-owned businesses within a nation.
C
the output of a nation’s citizens, regardless of where they are.
D
any business activity taking place outside a country.
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When economists determine that a nation’s GDP has declined, they can point to this as a sign of

A
economic shrinkage.
B
economic growth.
C
low unemployment.
D
poor leadership.
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These circle graphs show information about Bolivia’s workforce and GDP.Which statement summarizes the information on these graphs?

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A
Many Bolivians are farmers, but agriculture makes a modest contribution to the GDP.
B
Industry in Bolivia has grown faster than the labor force can supply workers.
C
Bolivia has invested large sums of money into education to encourage economic growth.
D
Bolivia must depend on agriculture to have a healthy economic future.
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The graph shows changes in GDP in the United States from 2009 to 2011.How did the contribution of the services sector to GDP change between 2009 and 2011?

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A
It rose by less than 1 percent.
B
It fell significantly.
C
It rose significantly.
D
It stayed exactly the same.
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Jim lost his job in a car assembly factory to a robot and his skills will no longer be needed. Which terms can be used to describe Jim? Select two options.

A
cyclically unemployed
B
domestically unemployed
C
frictionally unemployed
D
structurally unemployed
E
still employed
F
unemployed
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Rabia does not currently have a job, but declined a job offer because she feels her skills merit better pay and a better position. Which terms can be used to describe Rabia? Select two options.

A
cyclically unemployed
B
domestically unemployed
C
frictionally unemployed
D
structurally unemployed
E
still employed
F
unemployed
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This graph shows changes in GDP and the unemployment rate in the United States in recent years.In what year would someone looking for work have had the hardest time finding a job?

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A
2008
B
2009
C
2011
D
2012
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The circle graph shows the GDP in Germany for 2012.Which sector of Germany’s economy had the highest GDP?

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A
agriculture
B
industry
C
services
D
technology
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An increase in gross domestic product (GDP) is a sign that a country’s economy is

A
declining.
B
stagnant.
C
growing.
D
depressed.
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This circle graph shows historical information about Bolivia’s workforce. What does the graph indicate about Bolivia’s labor force in 2010?

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A
Industry contributed to one-third of the country's total GDP.
B
Industry workers made up the smallest share of the workforce.
C
The majority of people at this time worked in agriculture.
D
The services sector provided the highest salary.

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