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Elasticity and Incentives Answers

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Which factors are considered when deciding how to make goods and services? Choose three answers.determining who has the greatest needfinances of prospective buyersmethods traditionally used to make goodsways to produce items at a lower cost or higher qualityways to make the biggest profit

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determining who has the greatest need
B
finances of prospective buyers
C
methods traditionally used to make goods
D
ways to produce items at a lower cost or higher quality
E
ways to make the biggest profit
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Which statement best describes a command economy?

A
Government 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.
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Which statement best describes the impact of scarcity?

A
People are able to meet most of their needs.
B
Consumers must pay higher prices for many items.
C
Governments must try to meet the wants of citizens.
D
Economies can work to provide more goods and services.
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A thrifty shopper wants to purchase a new phone that is made with quality parts. What factors should they consider?

A
High quality phones contain rare earth metals that are a less scarce resource and cost less to the consumer.
B
High quality phones contain rare earth metals that are a less scarce resource and cost more to the consumer.
C
High quality phones contain rare earth metals that are a more scarce resource and cost more to the consumer.
D
High quality phones contain rare earth metals that are a more scarce resource and cost less to the consumer.
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What is one downside for consumers to competition in a free-enterprise system?

A
Consumers must be knowledgeable.
B
Consumers have limited choices.
C
The quality of goods often suffers.
D
The price of goods often decreases.
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What restriction would the government impose in a closed economy?

A
The government would prohibit trade with other nations.
B
The government would set the prices for imported goods.
C
The government would preserve traditional customs only.
D
The government would prevent private ownership of property.
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Read the paragraph below, and then decide which type of economy is being described.In this economy, community members typically use simple tools to plant and harvest crops. Food supplies are supplemented by hunting animals and gathering plant materials. Members trade with each other to obtain needed goods, as few people hold currency. Little economic growth occurs.What type of economy is being described?

A
a traditional economy
B
a free market economy
C
a mixed-market economy
D
a command economy
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How does the government of a republic typically shape its economy?

A
The government allows citizens to own private businesses.
B
The government blocks the ownership of personal property.
C
The government owns all homes and other forms of housing.
D
The government controls factories and other forms of production.
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Rescooperate Ice Cream Shop recently analyzed their books. They found that in the past year, they made $100,000 selling ice cream and spent $75,000 on supplies and factory space. The remaining $25,000 represents

A
profit.
B
loss.
C
revenue.
D
expense.
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Look at the equation framework.

Question illustration
A
revenue, profit, opportunity cost
B
profit, revenue, production cost
C
production cost, profit, revenue
D
opportunity cost, revenue, profit
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How does scarcity determine the economic value of an item?

A
by the amount of goods that are produced
B
by the capital required to build the factory
C
by the unlimited wants of the consumers
D
by the resources consumed in production
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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.
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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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Resources needed to provide goods or services are called

A
factors of production.
B
facets of production.
C
functions of production.
D
facts of production.
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What are the pros of a mixed market economy for most citizens? Select three answers.The government provides most basic necessities for citizens.There is a great deal of independence and personal choice.There may be less of a gap between rich and poor people.The government cannot dictate which jobs citizens hold.There may be greater opportunity to become wealthy.The economic system works to promote equality.

A
The government provides most basic necessities for citizens.
B
There is a great deal of independence and personal choice.
C
There may be less of a gap between rich and poor people.
D
The government cannot dictate which jobs citizens hold.
E
There may be greater opportunity to become wealthy.
F
The economic system works to promote equality.
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In a free-enterprise system, consumers decide

A
how to set prices.
B
which goods to export.
C
which services to buy.
D
how to use materials.
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Which of the following will be accomplished by efficient allocations of the factors of production?

A
guaranteeing economic success
B
understanding whether a product will fail
C
fulfilling many needs and wants of society
D
replenishment of limited resources
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Cecilia has studied economics and knows about the value and investment potential of diamonds. The price of diamonds has recently decreased, and a new diamond mine has opened nearby. Cecilia decides to buy a diamond necklace while the prices are lower.How did Cecilia’s knowledge of economics help her make a savvy commodity purchase?

A
She knew that diamonds are popular and in high demand.
B
She knew that diamonds are a nonrenewable resource, making them scarce.
C
She knew that the cost of diamonds depends only on the demand.
D
She knew that the purchase of diamonds will satisfy wants and needs.
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In a free-enterprise system, producers decide

A
how much to charge.
B
which services to buy.
C
where to shop for goods.
D
which goods interest them.
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Which situation is the best example of competition in an economic system?

A
A restaurant just opened down the block from a movie theater, and the restaurant owner hopes to attract diners after each movie.
B
A small CD store slashed its prices to attract customers from a larger store that sells CDs and DVDs.
C
A store that sells sneakers has offered a special deal to customers from a nearby health club.
D
A federal agency has been created to monitor the production and distribution of food supplements.

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