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In a competitive market, a furniture company decides to use cheaper materials to decrease production costs and pass on the savings. This is an example of

f
following a federal regulation.
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lowering prices for customers.
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reducing the risk for consumers.
c
creating a new or better product.
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This photo shows a label that appears on food products in the United States.This label is an example of

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producer innovation in a market economy.
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freedom in the free-enterprise system.
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regulation by a government agency.
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competition between businesses.
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What is one downside for consumers to competition in a free-enterprise system?

C
Consumers must be knowledgeable.
C
Consumers have limited choices.
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The quality of goods often suffers.
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The price of goods often decreases.
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Why does the US government create regulatory agencies? Check all that apply.to create fair competition between producersto limit the knowledge of certain consumersto allow producers to have greater freedomto protect consumers’ health and safetyto prevent the formation of monopolies

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to create fair competition between producers
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to limit the knowledge of certain consumers
C
to allow producers to have greater freedom
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to protect consumers’ health and safety
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to prevent the formation of monopolies
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In a free-enterprise system, producers decide

A
how much to charge.
B
which services to buy.
C
where to shop for goods.
D
which goods interest them.
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In a free-enterprise system, consumers decide

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how to set prices.
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which goods to export.
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which services to buy.
h
how to use materials.
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Which situation is the best example of regulation in an economic system?

A
A retail business just opened a new store in a community close to its original location.
B
A small clothing shop slashed it prices to attract customers from a larger department store nearby.
C
A farmers’ market has offered a special deal to customers from a nearby yoga school.
D
A state agency has been created to monitor the production and distribution of sports drinks.
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Carol has decided to advertise her custom-baked cakes in the local paper in the hopes that her sales could go towards purchasing a home.Which incentive of the free enterprise system would help Carol?

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Carol and the local officials can set the prices of her cakes.
C
Carol can use the money from her business to achieve her goal.
C
Carol can participate in a barter system for goods to goods.
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Carol can meet a regulation for the number of local services.
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What are aspects of a free-enterprise system? Check all that apply.Private ownership of property is severely restricted.The government has a lot of power and influence.There are few limits on the use of private property.Consumers make all of their economic choices.Producers make all of their economic choices.

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Private ownership of property is severely restricted.
B
The government has a lot of power and influence.
C
There are few limits on the use of private property.
D
Consumers make all of their economic choices.
E
Producers make all of their economic choices.
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A restaurant that creates a new type of sandwich is using as a method of competition.

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Which group creates regulations in mixed-market economies?

A
consumers
B
governments
C
monopolies
D
producers
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In a free-enterprise system, producers decide

A
how much to charge.
B
which services to buy.
C
where to shop for goods.
D
which goods interest them.
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advance
B
support
C
limit
D
terminate
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Innovation allows producers to

c
create goods that draw consumer attention.
f
follow restrictions that the government imposes.
a
avoid competing with similar businesses.
o
offer warranties for all of their products.
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What is one downside for consumers to competition in a free-enterprise system?

A
Consumers must be knowledgeable.
B
Consumers have limited choices.
C
The quality of goods often suffers.
D
The price of goods often decreases.
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Carol has decided to advertise her custom-baked cakes in the local paper in the hopes that her sales could go towards purchasing a home.Which incentive of the free enterprise system would help Carol?

A
Carol and the local officials can set the prices of her cakes.
B
Carol can use the money from her business to achieve her goal.
C
Carol can participate in a barter system for goods to goods.
D
Carol can meet a regulation for the number of local services.
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Competition happens when two or more businesses

A
complement one another.
B
fight for the same benefit or gain.
C
work together to achieve success.
D
follow regulations from an agency.
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What is regulation in an economic system?

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Regulation is the placing of limits or restrictions on business activity by the government.
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Regulation is the placing of limits or restrictions on business activity by producers.
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Regulation is the removal of limits or restrictions on business activity by the government.
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Regulation is the removal of limits or restrictions on business activity by producers.
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What is regulation in an economic system?

A
Regulation is the placing of limits or restrictions on business activity by the government.
B
Regulation is the placing of limits or restrictions on business activity by producers.
C
Regulation is the removal of limits or restrictions on business activity by the government.
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Regulation is the removal of limits or restrictions on business activity by producers.
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Which is an example of regulation in the automobile industry?

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the creation of fuel-efficiency standards for cars
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the installation of satellite radio systems in some cars
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the usage of multiple-year warranties to cover repairs
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the production of hybrid models that conserve gasoline

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