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In a capitalist economy, greater competition directly benefits

A
consumers.
B
employers.
C
producers.
D
lawmakers.
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Wealth brings with it its own checks and balances. The basis of political economy is non-interference. The only safe rule is found in the self-adjusting meter of demand and supply. Do not legislate. . . . make equal laws: secure life and property, and you need not give charity. Open the doors of opportunity to talent and virtue, and they will do themselves justice, and property will not be in bad hands. In a free and just commonwealth, property rushes from the idle [lazy] and brainless, to the industrious, brave, and persevering.

A
individual freedom
B
public ownership
C
government regulation
D
trade barriers
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What was one advantage of the division of labor during the growth of industry?

A
Workers could do a variety of tasks and take on extra jobs.
B
Workers were able to specialize and perform specific tasks.
C
Workers began to rely on the government for employment.
D
Workers no longer had to depend on entrepreneurs for jobs.
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According to Adam Smith, the government should be responsible for

A
encouraging producers to act in their own self-interest.
B
imposing tariffs and quotas on any imported products.
C
helping business owners develop a sense of self-respect.
D
setting the amount that could be charged for a product.
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At the dawn of industrialization, why were entrepreneurs important to changing economies in Europe? Check all that apply.

A
They started a number of new businesses.
B
They improved on the available technology.
C
They fought to eliminate government control.
D
They developed new products and inventions.
E
They invested money in new businesses.

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