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In his comments, Reagan says Carter has misrepresented the evidence because he has

A
unfavorably compared California taxes to taxes in Georgia.
B
not provided context on government spending in California.
C
quoted the wrong statistics on tax increases in California.
D
not taken into account changing population rates in California.
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Typically, high inflation is a sign of

A
a healthy economy because it results from a fall in production costs.
B
a healthy economy because it results from a rise in consumer interest.
C
a struggling economy because wages cannot keep up with the increase in prices.
D
a struggling economy because it results from a fall in consumer interest.
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Demand-pull inflation happens when the demand for goods

A
remains very low.
B
shifts up and down.
C
matches the supply.
D
increases.
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Why is gasoline weighted more heavily than tomatoes in a calculation of the annual inflation rate in the United States?

A
Gasoline costs more to produce and purchase than tomatoes.
B
Gasoline is imported from other nations at a higher rate than tomatoes.
C
Americans purchase many more boxes of tomatoes than barrels of gasoline.
D
Americans spend more money on gasoline than tomatoes, on average.
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Which federal agency calculates the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

A
US Census Bureau
B
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
C
US Department of Commerce
D
US Department of the Treasury
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Stagflation occurs when high inflation combines with

A
high unemployment and a low level of production.
B
low unemployment and a high level of production.
C
a drop in buying power and a rise in workers’ wages.
D
a rise in buying power and a drop in workers’ wages.
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Consumers having more money to purchase computers will most likely result in

A
a decrease in prices for computers and computer accessories.
B
an increase in prices for computers and computer accessories.
C
a decrease in prices for computers, but not computer accessories.
D
an increase in prices for computers, but not computer accessories.
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Typically, low inflation is a sign of

A
a healthy economy because it results from a steady rise in demand.
B
a healthy economy because it results from a steady rise in supply.
C
a struggling economy because it results from a steady fall in demand.
D
a struggling economy because it results from a steady fall in supply.
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Which is the best definition of inflation?

A
a gradual decrease in the price of goods and services
B
a gradual increase in the price of goods and services
C
an exponential decrease in the price of goods and services
D
an exponential increase in the price of goods and services
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The inflationary spiral explains the causes and effects of high inflation. The spiral usually begins with an increase in demand. What is the direct effect of this increase?

A
Producers raise prices to continue to make a profit.
B
The government prints more money, lowering the value of money.
C
Workers negotiate with employers to receive more money.
D
Consumers need higher wages to keep up with rising prices.

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