Elasticity and Incentives Answers

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Read the following scenario. A clothing company wants to expand into new regions. It is looking at an urban area with a large number of vacant warehouses. The population is made up of people with average educations and a lower standard of living. The company is experiencing slower sales but has hopes that product will take off and be successful. Which of the factors of production will the company need to address most closely when making its decision to expand?

A
land
B
capital
C
land and labor
D
labor and capital
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What kind of economy uses a free-enterprise system?

A
a closed economy
B
a command economy
C
a market economy
D
a traditional economy
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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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Which is an example of regulation in the automobile industry?

A
the creation of fuel-efficiency standards for cars
B
the installation of satellite radio systems in some cars
C
the usage of multiple-year warranties to cover repairs
D
the production of hybrid models that conserve gasoline
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The citizens of the United States live and work in a

A
closed economy.
B
command economy.
C
mixed market economy.
D
pure market economy.

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