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A possible result of disequilibrium is

A
excess demand.
B
lower demand.
C
fixed prices.
D
stable availability.
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What is a major factor in the decline of some occupations, such as those in the textiles and clothing industries?

A
overseas labor costs
B
shifting consumer tastes
C
aging populations
D
changing technologies
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Motherboards, Inc., manufactures computer parts. The company’s total revenue is

A
the amount of money the company earns from selling an individual part.
B
the amount the company receives from the sale of all of its computer parts.
C
the total wages the company pays workers in its factories and stores.
D
the money the company earns after paying all of its production costs.
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Which phrase best describes frame of reference?

A
overall way of thinking in a source based on context, choices, actions, and their effects
B
the credibility of an author based on credentials and experience
C
overall writing style in a source based on context, choices, course of action, and its effects
D
the context of a source that drives its overall perspective
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What happens when a bank is required to hold more money in reserve?

A
It has less money for interest payments.
B
It has less money for loans.
C
It has less money for operations.
D
It has less money for withdrawals.
10

Producers hoping to earn profits supply goods and services to

A
debtors.
B
competitors.
C
themselves.
D
consumers.
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Both a demand curve and a demand schedule show how

A
prices affect complementary goods.
B
prices affect consumer demand.
C
consumer demand affects substitute goods.
D
consumer demand affects income.
12

Which of these statements about opportunity cost are true? Choose three correct answers.

A
It assists in anticipating profits.
B
It exists because resources are scarce.
C
It influences producers.
D
It encourages people to spread their resources around.
E
It influences consumers.
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John has a large apple orchard. He has decided to bake pies and sell them at the local farmer’s market. Which best describes John’s use of economics?

A
John is assuming consumers will have limited need for his product.
B
John is using available and renewable resources.
C
John is using resources to produce both goods and services.
D
John is relying on inexpensive labor costs to improve profits.
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Which statement best describes the main cause of the 2008 housing market crash in the United States?

A
Many homes could not sell because housing prices rose too fast.
B
Many people could not buy new homes during a weak economy.
C
Many homes could not sell because banks charged high interest.
D
Many people could not make home payments during a weak economy.
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Mark has recently completed his vocational training and wants to start a career in carpentry. He applies for jobs at multiple furniture manufacturing companies and also considers starting his carpentry business. In a free-market capitalist system, Mark can pursue employment opportunities based on his skills and interests without government restrictions. Which of the following best describes Mark's right to work and earn legally in a free-market capitalist system?

A
Mark can freely choose between employment or entrepreneurship based on market demand.
B
Mark's wages and career path will be predetermined by state authorities.
C
The government will assign Mark a job based on national economic priorities.
D
Only large corporations control employment opportunities, limiting Mark's choices.

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