Introduction to Economics Answers

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Which individual is acting most like a consumer?

A
a person whose job is selling goods at a market
B
a person who hires a mechanic to fix their car
C
a person eats a meal from vegetables grown in their garden
D
a person sells their old television to a friend
4

How can knowing the future value of money help plan for a large purchase like a car?

A
It replaces the need for a loan.
B
It can predict the exact future cost of the car.
C
It guarantees a fixed interest rate for savings.
D
It can help determine the amount to save monthly.
5

What is one way that economics can influence your daily life?

A
by forcing a decision on a career path
B
by limiting your ability to save money
C
by helping you understand that every choice has a tradeoff
D
by determining if goals are actually worthwhile
6

A producer would most likely

A
buy books and music.
B
shop for groceries.
C
purchase cookies.
D
serve in a coffee shop.
7

Which activity would a consumer most likely perform?

A
filling a lawnmower with gas
B
answering phones in an office
C
growing vegetables in a home garden
D
helping mow lawns in the neighborhood
9

Which best describes the role of a consumer?

A
buying goods
B
making products
C
providing products
D
supplying services
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Becoming informed about economics helps a person understand the

A
reasons a command economy is ideal.
B
role of government in regulating production.
C
why consumers receive tax revenue.
D
reasons an economy must always be completely regulated.

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