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To help encourage economic growth, a country can

A
stop selling goods to other countries.
B
invest in research and development.
C
lay off unneeded workers.
D
lower requirements for education.
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Which describes a factor that limits economic growth?

A
making investments
B
developing technology
C
engaging in trade
D
having low internal demand
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The map shows GDP per capita in the United States for a given year.What conclusion can someone draw from the map?

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A
States with the highest per capita GDP tend to be in the South.
B
Alaska has the lowest per capita GDP of any state.
C
States with the lowest per capita GDP tend to be in the South.
D
Florida has a higher per capita GDP than New York.
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These circle graphs show information about Bolivia’s workforce and GDP.Which statement summarizes the information on these graphs?

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A
Many Bolivians are farmers, but agriculture makes a modest contribution to the GDP.
B
Industry in Bolivia has grown faster than the labor force can supply workers.
C
Bolivia has invested large sums of money into education to encourage economic growth.
D
Bolivia must depend on agriculture to have a healthy economic future.
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This graph shows merchandise export data for the years 2010 through 2012.Which statement most accurately describes the information presented on the graph?

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A
The United States exported more merchandise than any other nation.
B
The United States exported more than $2 trillion worth of goods in 2012.
C
China exported more goods than the United States from 2010 to 2012.
D
China exported more than $2 trillion in goods for each year on the graph.
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The graph shows data for the years 2010 through 2012.Which might be a better title for this graph?

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A
Total Exports for the United States and China
B
Trade Between China and the United States
C
Unemployment in the United States and China
D
The History of International Trade
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When economists determine that a nation’s GDP has declined, they can point to this as a sign of

A
economic shrinkage.
B
economic growth.
C
low unemployment.
D
poor leadership.

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