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Becoming informed about economics helps a person understand the

A
reasons a command economy is ideal.
B
role of government in regulating production.
C
why consumers receive tax revenue.
D
reasons an economy must always be completely regulated.
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What does the concept of scarcity explain? Choose three answers.why a product could lose significant value over time.why people continue to purchase different products.why consumers are willing to pay high prices for items.why decisions must be made on how to use resourceswhy resources can be both renewable and nonrenewable.why a single resource has more value than another resource.

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why a product could lose significant value over time.
B
why people continue to purchase different products.
C
why consumers are willing to pay high prices for items.
D
why decisions must be made on how to use resources
E
why resources can be both renewable and nonrenewable.
F
why a single resource has more value than another resource.
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What are some reasons for studying economics? Choose three answers.Economics has an impact on everyday life.Economics helps people learn to manage resources.Economics describes the reasons products are scarce.Economics explains the roles of producers and consumers.Economics shows how people work together to make money.

A
Economics has an impact on everyday life.
B
Economics helps people learn to manage resources.
C
Economics describes the reasons products are scarce.
D
Economics explains the roles of producers and consumers.
E
Economics shows how people work together to make money.
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Which situation is the best example of competition in an economic system?

A
A restaurant just opened down the block from a movie theater, and the restaurant owner hopes to attract diners after each movie.
B
A small CD store slashed its prices to attract customers from a larger store that sells CDs and DVDs.
C
A store that sells sneakers has offered a special deal to customers from a nearby health club.
D
A federal agency has been created to monitor the production and distribution of food supplements.

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