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The chart shows the marginal revenue of producing apple pies.According to the chart, the marginal revenue

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decreases by ten dollars as production increases.
B
increases by ten dollars as production increases.
C
falls to zero dollars as production increases.
D
remains the same as production increases.
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A factor that most directly affects the demand for automobiles is

A
the individual tastes and preferences of buyers.
B
the cost of raw materials and natural resources.
C
the availability of workers in automobile factories.
D
a company's ability to respond to buyers' interest.
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Profit equals the total amount of money made minus

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expenses.
B
prices.
C
revenue.
D
supply.
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The chart shows a production possibilities schedule for Sabrina’s Soccer. Stan’s Sporting Goods is a competitor that can manufacture seven soccer balls out of a possible ten, if it makes one soccer net. Which statement correctly compares the two businesses?

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Sabrina’s Soccer has a comparative advantage over Stan’s Sporting Goods because Sabrina’s Soccer has a lower opportunity cost.
B
Stan’s Sporting Goods has a comparative advantage over Sabrina’s Soccer because Stan’s Sporting Goods has a lower opportunity cost.
C
Sabrina’s Soccer has an absolute advantage over Stan’s Sporting Goods because Sabrina’s Soccer has a lower production cost.
D
Stan’s Sporting Goods has an absolute advantage over Sabrina’s Soccer because Stan’s Sporting Goods has a lower production cost.
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This graph shows the changing unemployment rate in the United States.From 2001 to 2011, unemployment in the United States

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stayed the same.
B
slightly changed.
C
sharply increased.
D
sharply decreased.
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The chart shows a production possibilities schedule for Sabrina’s Soccer. Which statement correctly explains the chart?

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The opportunity cost of producing one soccer net is eight soccer balls.
B
The opportunity cost of producing two soccer nets is two soccer balls.
C
The opportunity cost of producing two soccer balls is one soccer net.
D
The opportunity cost of producing four soccer balls is three soccer nets.
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The amount of goods and services consumers want is called the

A
count.
B
demand.
C
number.
D
supply.
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What is one counter-argument to the premise that the wealth gap is a serious problem which needs to be addressed?

A
The lower classes have the opportunity to invest.
B
Poor people can easily move into the middle class.
C
Investments by the upper class create lower-class jobs.
D
Buying power sharply increases for the working class.
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How does a command economy differ from a mixed market economy?

A
In a command economy, citizens have fewer property rights. In a mixed market economy, citizens have more property rights.
B
In a command economy, citizens have more property rights. In a mixed market economy, citizens have fewer property rights.
C
In a command economy, citizens own all public property. In a mixed market economy, the government owns all private property.
D
In a command economy, citizens own all private property. In a mixed market economy, the government owns all public property
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To generate higher profits, producers must work to

A
increase their total supply.
B
increase their total expenses.
C
decrease their customer base.
D
decrease their production costs.
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How might a drop in price for washing machines affect the demand for dryers?

A
The demand for dryers would have no relation to the changing prices of washing machines.
B
The demand for dryers would most likely increase as the price for washing machines dropped.
C
The demand for dryers would most likely decrease as the price for washing machines dropped.
D
The demand for dryers would only be affected by an increase in the price of washing machines.
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When compared to a mixed-market economy, a command economy typically has

A
more private ownership.
B
more government control over production.
C
strong consumer-buying power.
D
a greater chance for a high income.
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The graph shows the average household income for a community named Anytown. Anytown households that earn more than $75,000 tend to buy sports equipment, while households that earn less than $75,000 tend to buy TVs. Which new business would be most likely to succeed?

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a car dealership
B
an electronics store
C
an office supply store
D
a sporting goods store
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What is one way for an entrepreneur to decrease risk?

A
by mimicking popular products
B
by maintaining personal flexibility
C
by creating a strong business strategy
D
by developing reliable sources for materials
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The chart shows a production possibilities schedule for Sabrina’s Soccer. If Sabrina’s Soccer makes three nets, how many balls can the company produce?

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2
B
4
C
6
D
8
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What is prohibited in a command economy? Select two answers.

A
the control of prices and income levels
B
the rationing of manufactured goods
C
the personal ownership of property
D
the influence of consumer demand
E
the intervention of the government
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Consumers influence producers because consumers supply

A
product ideas.
B
necessary capital.
C
popular services.
D
a variety of goods.
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The chart shows a production possibilities schedule for Sabrina’s Soccer. If the market for soccer balls is saturated and the market for soccer nets is open, which combination makes the most sense for Sabrina’s Soccer?

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A
B
C
C
D
D
F
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Read the results from a survey of consumers in Anytown. • Fourteen percent of participants desire a store that offers custom-made shoes.• Thirteen percent of participants plan to purchase a new phone in the next year.• Fifty-two percent of participants think an additional pizza place is needed.• Twenty-one percent of participants say they purchase bagels on a daily basis. Based on the survey data, what will occur if a new pizza place opens?

A
It will result in excess supply.
B
It will result in excess demand.
C
It will help to reduce the supply.
D
It will help to satisfy the demand.
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What is the difference between absolute advantage and comparative advantage?

A
Absolute advantage is the ability to produce a good or a service at a lower production cost than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.
B
Absolute advantage is the ability to produce a good or a service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to produce a good or service at a lower production cost than competitors.
C
Absolute advantage is the ability to sell a good or a service at a lower price than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to sell a good or service at a higher price than competitors.
D
Absolute advantage is the ability to sell a good or a service at a higher price than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to sell a good or service at a lower price than competitors.

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