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Adam Smith is the author of what influential book?

A
Capitalism, the Unknown Ideal
B
Conditions of the Working Class
C
The Communist Manifesto
D
The Wealth of Nations
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John has a large apple orchard. He has decided to bake pies and sell them at the local farmer’s market. Which best describes John’s use of economics?

A
John is using available and renewable resources.
B
John is relying on inexpensive labor costs to improve profits.
C
John is using resources to produce both goods and services.
D
John is assuming consumers will have limited need for his product.
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Land is considered a resource because it

A
is always available to use.
B
is used to produce things.
C
costs little or nothing to use.
D
requires labor to be useful.
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In a competitive market, an electronics company releases a smartphone that is much faster than older models. This is an example of

A
following a federal regulation.
B
lowering prices for customers.
C
reducing the risk for consumers.
D
creating an innovative product.
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"Everyone’s rights should be protected" is an argument

A
for competition.
B
against competition.
C
for regulation.
D
against regulation.
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A pure market economy is sometimes called pure

a
a. command economy.
s
socialism.
c
communism.
c
capitalism.
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Opportunity cost means that something needs to be

A
replenished.
B
given up.
C
ignored.
D
paid for.
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John has a large apple orchard. He has decided to bake pies and sell them at the local farmer’s market. Which best describes John’s use of economics?

A
John is using available and renewable resources.
B
John is relying on inexpensive labor costs to improve profits.
C
John is using resources to produce both goods and services.
D
John is assuming consumers will have limited need for his product.
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In a competitive market, an electronics company releases a smartphone that is much faster than older models. This is an example of

A
following a federal regulation.
B
lowering prices for customers.
C
reducing the risk for consumers.
D
creating an innovative product.
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What type of labor force might a pottery factory want to focus on when hiring?

A
highly skilled
B
highly wealthy
C
highly educated
D
highly localized
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Which of the following are considered needs? Choose three answers.foodInternetcell phoneresidencetelevisionwater

A
food
B
Internet
C
cell phone
D
residence
E
television
F
water
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This graph shows the US unemployment rate from August 2010 to November 2011. This graph could help the US government

Question illustration
A
allocate natural resources.
B
limit production nationwide.
C
make an economic prediction.
D
address a shortage emergency.
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"Everyone’s rights should be protected" is an argument

A
for competition.
B
against competition.
C
for regulation.
D
against regulation.
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Land is considered a resource because it

A
is always available to use.
B
is used to produce things.
C
costs little or nothing to use.
D
requires labor to be useful.
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What are the cons of a mixed market economy for most citizens? Select four answers.There may be a sizable gap between rich and poor people.It can be very difficult for citizens to start private businesses.Citizens must pay for most basic necessities by themselves.There is no guarantee of steady employment for many citizens.Citizens may pay higher taxes than in other economic systems.Citizens often purchase their own health care and higher education.

A
There may be a sizable gap between rich and poor people.
B
It can be very difficult for citizens to start private businesses.
C
Citizens must pay for most basic necessities by themselves.
D
There is no guarantee of steady employment for many citizens.
E
Citizens may pay higher taxes than in other economic systems.
F
Citizens often purchase their own health care and higher education.
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similar
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different
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all
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random

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