Technology and Economics — Unit test Answers

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What role does the Federal Reserve play? Check all that apply.Regulate the banking industryLoan money to banksGive individual loansGive corporate loansTransfers any profits to the Treasury

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Regulate the banking industry
B
Loan money to banks
C
Give individual loans
D
Give corporate loans
E
Transfers any profits to the Treasury
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The level of investment in markets often indicates

A
the stability of the government.
B
the state of the economy.
C
the success of individual companies.
D
the stability of a currency.
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Read the paragraph.Government officials in Country M have determined that they need to take action to encourage the growth of their economy. To do this, they have introduced an incentive policy that offers citizens free education. This is extended to all individuals who sign a contract agreeing to work within their specific industry for the next ten years.Country M hopes to encourage economic growth by investing in

A
education to reduce unemployment and increase production.
B
new technologies to produce goods that are in great demand.
C
resources that can be traded with other nations.
D
research to develop goods that can be sold on a global scale.
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Which best describes why investing can be such a challenge?

A
It is impossible to ever earn a return on investments.
B
Investing always requires millions of dollars up front.
C
There are no guaranteed investments.
D
Most investments are insured by the government.
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One fact about all currency is that it

A
loses value over time.
B
has a changing value.
C
maintains a stable value.
D
grows increasingly valuable.
8

Who is following the law when it comes to protecting investors’ funds?

A
a financial planner who pitches a risk-free stock
B
a mutual fund advisor who informs investors about risks
C
a broker who sells CDs from nonfinancial institutions
D
a realtor who advertises a can’t-miss land buy
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Which is the most liquid form of money?

A
cash and currency in circulation
B
investment accounts
C
savings accounts
D
demand accounts
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nominal measurementconsumer price indexannual rateUS Bureau of Labor statistic

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nominal measurement
B
consumer price index
C
annual rate
D
US Bureau of Labor statistic
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What is the difference between inflation and deflation?

A
Inflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money.
B
Inflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money.
C
Inflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money.
D
Inflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money.
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What is one way employers get employees to participate in a 401k?

A
by requiring them to participate unless they opt out
B
by requiring them to opt in if they want to participate
C
by giving them an annual pay raise
D
by giving them a signing bonus when they participate
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How do bank loans help the nation’s economy?

A
They ensure consumer spending and confidence.
B
They ensure the success of new businesses.
C
They allow businesses to expand and improve.
D
They allow consumers to quickly pay off debts.
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As a result of decreased production, David lost his job designing cars. Which terms can be used to describe David? Select two options.cyclically unemployeddomestically unemployedfrictionally unemployedstructurally unemployedstill employedunemployed

A
cyclically unemployed
B
domestically unemployed
C
frictionally unemployed
D
structurally unemployed
E
still employed
F
unemployed

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