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C
Consumers spend less, causing worker layoffs.
D
Demand falls, causing production to stay at its peak.
A
A recession begins, causing consumers to spend more.
G
Goods are overproduced, causing a surplus in jobs.
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What is one consequence of stagflation?

A
The economy drastically slows down as money loses its buying power.
B
Producers cannot keep up with consumer interest and raise their prices.
C
There are not enough workers to meet the rising level of production.
D
Demand is too high and people spend more money than they should.
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by earning interest
b
by selling the asset for a profit
b
by raising capital
b
by growing the asset
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This is a graph of the business cycle.Time is measured along the x-axis. What is measured along the y-axis?

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A
employment levels
B
prices
C
economic output
D
demand
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Economic interactions involving which of the following would most likely be studied in macroeconomics?

A
a family’s finances
B
trade at a duty-free shop on the U.S.-Canadian border
C
International Monetary Fund policy
D
a small company’s supply contract for a local town
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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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How do bonds generate income for investors?

A
Bonds depreciate in value.
B
Bonds protect investors from bankruptcy.
C
Bonds pay interest to the bank that sold the bond.
D
Bonds pay a specified amount to the investor at maturity.
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Changes in monetary policy occur when the Federal Reserve

A
adjusts business laws to affect the money supply.
B
changes taxation levels to affect the economy.
C
changes spending levels to affect the economy.
D
adjusts interest rates to affect the money supply.
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Sometimes an economy cannot grow because of external factors, such as

A
lack of skilled labor.
B
poor infrastructure.
C
low domestic demand.
D
low demand for exports.
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The graph shows changes in the US economy between 1971 and 2001.According to the graph, 1971 to 1976 was a period of stagflation due to

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A
rising unemployment and inflation.
B
falling unemployment and inflation.
C
rising unemployment and falling inflation.
D
falling unemployment and rising inflation.
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What gives commodity money its value?

A
a government’s guarantee of its value
B
the type of material with which it is made
C
its rate of exchange in other countries
D
the ability to trade it for a valuable good
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Julie wants to buy a car and is deciding how she should invest her money. To best meet her needs, she should

A
keep her money in a checking account for easy access.
B
invest in US savings bonds because of its short term.
C
invest in a commodity because of its low risk.
D
keep her money in a savings account for easy access.
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Which factors can affect a stock’s price? Check all that apply.

A
market performance
B
the company’s financial health
C
the quantity products produced
D
location of the company
E
the economy
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Which statement best describes why it is difficult to sell a home during a recession?

M
Mortgage rates are high.
D
Demand greatly decreases.
M
Mortgages become unavailable.
H
Housing prices increase.
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This graph shows changes in GDP and the unemployment rate in the United States in recent years.In what year would someone looking for work have had the hardest time finding a job?

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A
2008
B
2009
C
2011
D
2012
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A currency’s exchange rate is

A
how many denominations the currency has.
B
its stable rate as established by the government.
C
how easily it can be divided into other currencies.
D
its changing value relative to other currencies.
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Which questions should Robert ask himself before investing the $10,000 he inherited? Select four options.

A
How am I protected as an investor?
B
Are my friends investing in a similar way?
C
What guarantees are in place so I make money?
D
What taxes will I have to pay on this investment?
E
How do the risks compare to the potential gains?
F
What are the chances that the investment will fail?
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A long-run equilibrium occurs when long-run aggregate supply and aggregate demand meet. What does having long-run equilibrium indicate about a society?

A
The society’s supply and demand have stagnated.
B
The society is using all of its resources efficiently.
C
The society’s needs are being fully met.
D
The society is not using all of its resources effectively.
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Which are common types of bonds that are currently issued? Check all that apply.corporate bondsequity bondsmunicipal bondsTreasury billsTreasury noteswar bonds

A
corporate bonds
B
equity bonds
C
municipal bonds
D
Treasury bills
E
Treasury notes
F
war bonds
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Which best describes what injector factors bring to an economic system?

A
factors of production
B
imports
C
consumers
D
money

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