Answers26-27 Ignite Economics-KY-EconomicsCompetition and Free Enterprise

Competition and Free Enterprise — Unit test Answers

0 verified answers
1
Free Preview

In a competitive market, an electronics company releases a smartphone that is much faster than older models. This is an example of

A
following a federal regulation.
B
lowering prices for customers.
C
reducing the risk for consumers.
D
creating an innovative product.
2
Free Preview

[BLANK]

A
formal
B
casual
C
infomal
3

How do economists use data? Choose two answers.

A
to follow and predict unemployment rates
B
to communicate with customers instantly
C
to ship goods to countries all over the world
D
to explain trends in production and shipping
E
to apply automation to reduce production costs
4

"Everyone’s rights should be protected" is an argument

A
for competition.
B
against competition.
C
for regulation.
D
against regulation.
6

How does a counterclaim help support a writer’s position in an argumentative essay?

A
The counterclaim shows how the position is misleading.
B
The counterclaim shows how the opposing opinion is incorrect.
C
The counterclaim allows readers to state their own positions.
D
The counterclaim allows readers to provide their own interpretations.
7

Which of the following statements about opportunity cost are true?CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

A
It exists because resources are scarce.
B
It influences consumers.
C
It influences producers.
D
It assists in anticipating profits.
E
It encourages people to spread their resources around.

Did you find these answers helpful?