Economic Systems Answers

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The most common economic system in the world is a

A
closed economy.
B
command economy.
C
mixed market economy.
D
traditional economy.
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G
Government intervention in economic choices is strictly forbidden.
T
The government determines economic choices and makes most decisions.
T
The decisions made by producers and consumers drive all economic choices.
P
Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others.
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How does the economy of Cuba differ from the economy of North Korea?

A
In North Korea, the government’s control of the economy has begun to loosen. In Cuba, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy.
B
In Cuba, the government’s control of the economy has begun to loosen. In North Korea, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy.
C
In North Korea, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. In Cuba, there is economic security in exchange for government control.
D
In Cuba, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. In North Korea, there is economic security in exchange for government control.
4

What is prohibited in a command economy? Select two answers.the control of prices and income levelsthe rationing of manufactured goodsthe personal ownership of propertythe influence of consumer demandthe intervention of the government

A
the control of prices and income levels
B
the rationing of manufactured goods
C
the personal ownership of property
D
the influence of consumer demand
E
the intervention of the government
5

Which statement best describes a mixed market economy?

A
Consumer intervention in economic choices is strictly forbidden.
B
The government determines economic choices and makes most decisions.
C
The decisions made by producers and consumers drive all economic choices.
D
Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others.
6

Which nation has a command economy?

A
Cuba
B
Norway
C
South Korea
D
the United States
7

In a communist command economy, workers are employed by

A
the agencies.
B
the consumers.
C
the producers.
D
the state.
8

What is one way a command economy affects the lives of private citizens?

A
Citizens cannot make most economic decisions.
B
Citizens can only work in factories or on farms.
C
Citizens must pay for their own health care.
D
Citizens have limited access to education.
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A mixed market economy tends to exist under a

c
communist government that provides little regulation.
d
democratic government that provides some regulation.
r
representative government that provides no regulation.
s
socialist government that provides a lot of regulation.
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The goal of a market economy is to

A
sustain self-sufficiency.
B
preserve traditional customs.
C
create equality within a society.
D
promote free economic choices.

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