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In a mixed market economy, a fire breaks out in a sneaker factory. The repair work most likely will be paid by

A
the government group that runs the factory.
B
the state agency that operates the factory.
C
the city official who manages the factory.
D
the private citizen who owns the factory.
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is the act of working in exchange for an income.

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When compared to a mixed-market economy, a command economy typically has

A
more private ownership.
B
more government control over production.
C
strong consumer-buying power.
D
a greater chance for a high income.
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This graph shows the changing unemployment rate in the United States.Based on this graph, what can be concluded about the economy between 1991 and 2008?

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A
The economy was getting stronger because unemployment was low.
B
The economy was getting stronger because too many manufacturing jobs were available.
C
The economy was getting weaker because employment was low.
D
The economy was getting weaker because stagflation was occuring.
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How can the government reduce the wealth gap in a mixed market economy?

A
The government can control income levels by placing limits on how much citizens can earn.
B
The government can eliminate minimum wages for workers to account for economic differences.
C
The government can improve education to provide new opportunities for workers in the lower class.
D
The government can tax members of the wealthy class at a lower rate to address differences in income.
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In a mixed market economy, property owned by the government

A
can be used by many citizens.
B
can cause economic inequality.
C
can help promote personal wealth.
D
can be used for private businesses.
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What is the best definition of ownership?

A
Ownership is the right to possess land or goods.
B
Ownership is the right to possess land alone.
C
Ownership is the right to purchase land or goods.
D
Ownership is the right to purchase goods alone.
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How does a command economy differ from a mixed market economy?

A
In a command economy, citizens have fewer property rights. In a mixed market economy, citizens have more property rights.
B
In a command economy, citizens have more property rights. In a mixed market economy, citizens have fewer property rights.
C
In a command economy, citizens own all public property. In a mixed market economy, the government owns all private property.
D
In a command economy, citizens own all private property. In a mixed market economy, the government owns all public property
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The difference in income between the richest and poorest citizens is called

a
a command economy.
u
unemployment.
p
private property.
t
the wealth gap.
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In a mixed market economy, property owned by an individual

A
can be used by all citizens.
B
can be run by a city or state.
C
can help promote personal wealth.
D
can be used by government workers.

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