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Unit 3A Test Answers

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Through the successful study of personal finance, an individual will be

A
better prepared to calculate financial risks
B
able to spend available assets.
C
faced with long-term challenges.
D
more likely to avoid high opportunity costs.
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Does a depression always follow a recession?

Y
Yes, the trough is always considered a depression.
N
No, a depression is indicated when the recession is exceptionally long.
Y
Yes, for recovery to occur, the trough must be reached.
N
No, the economy could decline quickly and bypass recession.
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What advantages does money have over bartered goods? Check all that apply.

A
Money is easy to earn, and bartering takes a lot of work.
B
Money has a set value, and bartered goods do not.
C
Money is more portable than bartered goods.
D
Money is always worth more than bartered goods.
E
Money allows people to easily store value they earn.
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How do consumers’ feelings about the economy help contribute to growth?

P
Positive consumer attitudes influence spending habits.
P
Positive consumer attitudes increase job prospects.
P
Positive consumer attitudes inspire increased production.
P
Positive consumer attitudes can end a depression.
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Which best describes why investing can be such a challenge?

A
It is impossible to ever earn a return on investments.
B
Investing always requires millions of dollars up front.
C
There are no guaranteed investments.
D
Most investments are insured by the government.
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Cost-push inflation occurs when

A
consumers begin purchasing more goods.
B
producers need more money to make and distribute goods.
C
the government prints more money and pushes prices up.
D
consumers have more money to spend on goods and services.
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are debt certificates that are purchased by an investor.

Answer not available
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What is the difference between inflation and deflation?

A
Inflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money.
B
Inflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money.
C
Inflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money.
D
Inflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money.
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What term is used in macroeconomics to describe the total supply and the total demand?

c
capital
i
inflation
a
aggregate
e
equilibrium
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What are the signs of low inflation? Check all that apply.Demand steadily rises.Demand steadily falls.Prices continue to increase.Prices continue to decrease.The economy grows in a healthy way.The economy stagnates and struggles.

D
Demand steadily rises.
D
Demand steadily falls.
P
Prices continue to increase.
P
Prices continue to decrease.
T
The economy grows in a healthy way.
T
The economy stagnates and struggles.
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Which of the following best describes the circular flow model?

A
The model represents the movement of money throughout the economy.
B
The model represents the interactions within sectors.
C
The model represents the flow of goods and services between sectors.
D
The model represents the changing relationships between actors.
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What is the difference between inflation and deflation?

I
Inflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money.
I
Inflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money.
I
Inflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money.
I
Inflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money.
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Which is an example of how a denomination is divisible?

A
An American dollar may equal one-half of one Euro.
B
An American dollar is equal to four quarters.
C
Three American dollars may buy a small snack.
D
Five American dollars may be worth less next year.
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private closefactor

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private
B
close
C
factor
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nominal measurementconsumer price indexannual rateUS Bureau of Labor statistic

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nominal measurement
B
consumer price index
C
annual rate
D
US Bureau of Labor statistic

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