Economics
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- Q1Which of these is usually true in nations with a market economy?Consumers have little choice in the types of goods they may buy.Business that are inefficient risk going out of business.Most farms are owned and operated by the government.Workers are restricted by the government from changing jobs.30s
- Q2In a market economy, who decides how resources are used and distributed?state and national governmentsa board of trusteesa central planning boardconsumers and producers30s
- Q3Which of these is most often encouraged by the government in a command economy?competition between businessesprivate ownership of propertynational production goalsinherited occupational roles30s
- Q4Why do some nations adopt command economies during wars?to satisfy demand for consumer goodsto discourage the growth of monopoliesto increase the standard of livingto focus resources on essential industries30s
- Q5A toy company is moving its main production plant to a Maryland county. Which of these would be the most likely effect on the county?an increase in the need for government servicesa decline in job opportunitiesa decline in school enrollmentan increase in the number of elderly residents30s
- Q6What is the opportunity cost for state governments that spend state money during natural disasters?Other services offered by the states may have to be cut.State governments may receive additional highway funds.Prices for snow removal equipment may increase.Main highways between states may be blocked.30s
- Q7The basic economic questions in the United States are mainly answered bythe President of the United Statesthe United States Congressindividuals and businessesstate and local governments30s
- Q8A traditional economy is an economic systemcontrolled completely by the governmentcomposed of elements of capitalism and socialismbased on long-standing customsdetermined solely by individuals competing for profits30s