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According to the article, what is the primary cause of the decline in poverty rates in China?

A
US foreign aid
B
UN development projects
C
the introduction of free trade and entrepreneurship
D
the decline in foreign investment
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The author states that this wealth is due to America's commitment to[___].

A
antipoverty programs
B
free enterprise
C
higher taxes
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1%5% 10%

A
1%
B
5%
C
10%
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What evidence does the author use to argue against the claim that "free markets are driven by greed"?

A
Money is not important to entrepreneurs.
B
Business owners are driven by personal success, not profits.
C
Most entrepreneurs must take out second mortgages on their homes.
D
Most small-business owners are unhappy in their lives.
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How does this information about the author influence your opinion about the reliability of this source?Discuss at least one other type of source or document that would help you analyze the benefits and drawbacks of free enterprise.

Answer:

Brooks may be knowledgeable about free enterprise, but his role at an organization committed to protecting it and his book on the subject may influence him to favor it. I would use the article with some caution and compare it with a government economic report or an independent academic study that uses data to examine both the benefits and drawbacks of free enterprise.

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Which of these did you include in your response? Check any that apply.

A
Brooks is president of an organization that works to protect free enterprise.
B
Brooks may be biased in favor of free enterprise.
C
Brooks is giving his opinion of the free enterprise system.
D
It would be helpful to have a different source to compare ideas.

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