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Which are indicators that economists use to measure how an economy grows? Select two options.monitoring election resultsmeasuring how much the economy producesmonitoring the popularity of different music groupsstudying the economy of another countrytracking the unemployment rate

A
monitoring election results
B
measuring how much the economy produces
C
monitoring the popularity of different music groups
D
studying the economy of another country
E
tracking the unemployment rate
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Angela is considering buying stock in a popular computer software company whose price has dropped significantly in the last year. Why might this be a wise move for Angela to make?

A
because it is smart to buy when prices are high and sell when prices are low
B
because it is smart to buy when prices are low and sell when prices are high
C
because her investment will be guaranteed by the government if the company fails
D
because the company will rebound because she likes to use the products they sell
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The chart shows the marginal cost of producing apple pies.This chart demonstrates that the marginal cost

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initially decreases as production increases.
B
initially increases as production increases.
C
eventually decreases as production increases.
D
eventually increases as production decreases.
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The Fed may respond to a recession by

A
discouraging consumer borrowing.
B
decreasing interest rates.
C
decreasing government spending.
D
decreasing available credit.
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Which statement is most accurate about the hourly pay a worker receives?

A
It is the rate for each day that is worked.
B
It often results in lower pay than a salary.
C
It is a set amount paid over the course of a year.
D
It often results in higher pay than annual wages.
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Who was Adam Smith?

A
He was a philosopher who promoted the idea of free enterprise.
B
He was an economist who spoke against the market economy.
C
He was an official who ran an important government agency.
D
He was a producer who operated a factory in Scotland.
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As part of considering options, a student using the problem-solving process should

A
understand a problem and brainstorm solutions.
B
examine information and weigh disadvantages.
C
examine information and ask questions.
D
understand a problem and identify the cause.
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The graph shows a demand curve with the price of a good compared to the quantity demanded.What does this graph demonstrate?

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A
the amount of microwaves produced increases the price
B
the amount of microwaves produced decreases the price
C
the price decreases with a larger quantity demanded
D
the price increases with a larger quantity demanded
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Which statement best describes on-the-job training?

A
An employer typically pays for it in order to educate an employee.
B
The student pays for it, and it is required in many professions.
C
It usually takes two years and tends to focus on technical training.
D
It lasts for several years, and it often takes four years to earn a degree.
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What is true of the M1 category of money?

A
It is not usually in circulation.
B
It cannot be quickly exchanged.
C
It can be easily liquidated.
D
It is in investment accounts.
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The graph shows the market for graphic T-shirts.

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A
As the amount of a product goes up, the price goes up.
B
As the amount of a product goes down, the price goes up.
C
As the interest in a product goes up, the price goes up.
D
As the interest in a product goes down, the price goes up.
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Embargoes, quotas, and standards are tools that countries use

A
to reduce exports.
B
to punish other countries.
C
to restrict imports.
D
to raise prices of domestic goods.
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Which best describes what happens to a corporation after its founders retire?

A
It shuts down operations.
B
It transfers to new owners.
C
It continues in business.
D
It sells out to shareholders.
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The primary purpose of a conclusion in an informative essay is to

A
provide clear examples.
B
refer back to the thesis.
C
offer supporting details.
D
cite sources effectively.
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What is the best definition of profit?

A
Profit is the possible income from producing an additional item.
B
Profit is the price of producing one additional unit of a good.
C
Profit is the additional income gained from selling an additional good.
D
Profit is the financial gain from business activity minus expenses.
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Businesses can use globalization to their advantage by

A
creating trade barriers to other countries.
B
reducing exports to other countries.
C
finding customers in other countries.
D
insourcing jobs in other countries.
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A mixed-market economy is one in which

A
the government has complete control.
B
there are strict limits on economic choice.
C
the government makes no regulations.
D
there is competition and free enterprise.
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John Maynard Keynes developed new economic theories in response to the

A
stock market crash of 1929.
B
Great Depression of the 1930s.
C
first and second world wars.
D
economic boom of the 1950s.
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Hayek believed that the economy could be hard to measure because

A
individuals have the power to make decisions and are unpredictable.
B
individuals have the power to make decisions and are predictable.
C
government has the power to make decisions and is unpredictable.
D
government has the power to make decisions and is predictable.

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