Economics of the United States of America: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is **not** a factor of production?

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Money

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Land

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Capital

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Labor

Question 2

In economics, what is the meaning of the term "scarcity"?

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Limited availability of resources compared to our wants and needs.

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Having more resources than we need.

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The government's role in managing resources.

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The need to make choices due to limited resources.

Question 3

What is the central concept of economics?

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How individuals make decisions and utilize resources that are limited and have various applications.

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How governments handle and allocate funds to satisfy citizen needs.

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How businesses generate profits and achieve success.

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How the stock market functions and how individuals can invest in it.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production used to create products and services?

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Finished products

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Natural resources

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Human labor

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Capital resources

Question 5

In a mixed economic system, who decides how resources are distributed to meet people's needs and wants?

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Both the government and businesses

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Only the government

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Only businesses

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Neither the government nor businesses

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT directly used in the production of goods or services?

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Education

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Land

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Labor

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Capital

Question 7

In a capitalist economy, who has ownership and control over the resources used to produce goods and services?

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Individuals and businesses

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The government

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All citizens equally

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International organizations

Question 8

Which of these is NOT considered a factor of production?

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Knowledge

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Land

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Labor

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Capital

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a factor of production?

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Natural resources, such as minerals or fertile land

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Money in a business's bank account

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Ideas for new products or services

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Government regulations

Question 10

In a market economy, who owns most businesses and property?

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Private individuals and companies

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The government

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Central planners

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No one

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a resource used to create products?

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Rules about who gets resources

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People and their skills

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Machines and tools

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Materials like wood or metal

Question 12

In a free market economy, what two factors primarily determine the prices of goods and services?

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Supply and demand

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Government regulations

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Consumer preferences

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Random chance

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production, or a resource used to make products or provide services?

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Creativity

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Land

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Labor

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Capital

Question 14

In a market economy, which of the following is true?

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Businesses earn profits.

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The government sets prices.

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Consumers have no choice in what they buy.

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The government owns all businesses.

Question 15

During an economic slowdown, which action might the government take to stimulate economic activity?

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Increase spending and lower taxes

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Decrease spending and increase taxes

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Maintain current spending and tax levels

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Increase spending and increase taxes

Question 16

Which of these is a factor of production that includes the natural resources used to make goods and services?

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Land

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Labor

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Capital

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Entrepreneurship

Question 17

In a capitalist economic system, which of these is a defining feature?

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Private ownership of property

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Profit motive

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Central planning

Question 18

In a market economy, who has the freedom to make economic decisions?

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Individuals and businesses

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The government

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No one

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Only large corporations

Question 19

In economics, what are the four essential resources known as factors of production, which are crucial for creating goods and services?

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Land, Labor, Capital, and Entrepreneurship

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Money, Buildings, Land, and Ideas

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Skilled Workers, Raw Materials, Technology, and Customers

Question 20

What happens when a country imports more goods and services than it exports?

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Trade deficit

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Trade surplus

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Balanced trade

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Government deficit

Question 21

When inflation occurs, what happens to the value of savings?

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Savings decrease in value

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Savings increase in value

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Savings stay the same value

Question 22

During an economic downturn, when many businesses close or lay off workers, what type of unemployment occurs?

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Cyclical unemployment

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Frictional unemployment

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Structural unemployment

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Seasonal unemployment

Question 23

When a country has a surplus in its balance of payments, what does it indicate?

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The country is earning more from exports than it is spending on imports.

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The country's currency is stronger than other currencies.

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The country is borrowing more money from other countries than it is lending to them.

Question 24

In a mixed economic system, who makes the main decisions about what goods and services will be produced?

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Both the government and businesses, working together

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Only the government

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Only businesses

Question 25

In a typical supply and demand graph, when the supply of a good or service increases, what usually happens to its price?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Stays the same

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First increases, then decreases

Question 26

Suppose the government of a country decides to construct more schools and hospitals. How will this decision impact the overall spending in the country, known as aggregate demand?

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Aggregate demand will rise.

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Aggregate demand will fall.

Question 27

During an economic recession, what action might the central bank take as part of its monetary policy?

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Lower interest rates to encourage borrowing and spending

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Raise interest rates to reduce inflation

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Sell government bonds to decrease the money supply

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Increase the amount of money banks are required to hold in reserve

Question 28

In the United States, which of the following best describes the government's role in the economy?

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Regulating the economy, providing public services, and addressing market failures

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Only providing national defense and managing foreign relations

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Controlling all aspects of the economy, including production, distribution, and pricing

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Staying completely out of economic affairs, leaving all decisions to individuals and businesses

Question 29

Which of these factors does NOT influence the supply of a product or service?

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Consumer demand

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Availability of raw materials

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Number of workers

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Government regulations

Question 30

Which of these factors does NOT contribute to inflation?

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Decrease in demand

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Increase in government spending

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Increase in the money supply

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Increase in production costs

Question 31

How do entrepreneurs contribute to economic growth?

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Entrepreneurs start businesses, create new products, and generate jobs, which all contribute to economic growth.

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Entrepreneurs only care about making money and don't help the economy grow.

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Entrepreneurship only helps big businesses, not small businesses.

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Entrepreneurs don't create jobs or help the economy grow.

Question 32

How has technology contributed to the growth and development of the economy?

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Increased the demand for skilled workers, encouraging innovation.

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Increased production efficiency, contributing to economic growth.

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Reduced the need for workers, leading to higher unemployment.

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Slowed the growth of new industries due to high implementation costs.

Question 33

In economics, what is the meaning of opportunity cost?

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The advantage you give up when selecting one option over another

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The price of an item in dollars

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The money saved by not making a purchase

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The total cost of producing a product

Question 34

How does the Federal Reserve impact the U.S. economy?

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By setting interest rates, regulating the money supply, and overseeing banks

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By controlling government spending and taxation

Question 35

How do economic indicators help us understand the well-being of an economy?

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They show important parts of the economy, like jobs, prices, and spending, so leaders can fix problems.

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They only look at the past and don't give us up-to-date information.

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They're only useful for rich countries and not for poor countries.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a significant economic theory that has shaped economic policies?

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Quantum Theory

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Mercantilism

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Keynesianism

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Monetarism

Question 37

How will technological advancements impact the future of work? Consider both potential job losses and new job opportunities that may arise due to automation and other technological changes.

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Technological advancements will lead to job gains and losses in different sectors, requiring workers to adapt and learn new skills.

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Technological advancements will only eliminate low-skilled jobs, creating more high-skilled jobs.

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Technological advancements will have a minimal impact on the workforce, with most jobs remaining unaffected.

Question 38

During the summer, people drink more bottled water. What would make the price of bottled water go up?

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Less bottled water is available.

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More bottled water is available.

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People drink less bottled water.

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Nothing changes.

Question 39

Which of the following scenarios does NOT illustrate the influence of opportunity cost in economic decision-making?

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Individuals obtaining all their desires without sacrificing anything

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Individuals choosing between purchasing a toy or saving for a bicycle

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Businesses deciding between expanding an existing factory or opening a new one

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Governments allocating funds for education or healthcare, but not both

Question 40

Economic inequality refers to the unfair distribution of income and wealth in a society. Which of the following is a potential consequence of economic inequality?

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Reduced economic growth

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Increased social mobility

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Improved educational outcomes

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Increased political stability

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of government provision of public goods and services?

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Guarantees the highest quality of services.

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Ensures access to essential services for all citizens.

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Addresses market failures, such as externalities.

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Eliminates the need for private sector involvement in providing these services.

Question 42

How might technological advancements impact the labor market? Discuss both the potential benefits and challenges.

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Technological advancements will have both positive and negative impacts on the labor market, leading to a complex and evolving landscape of work and employment.

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Technological advancements will mostly lead to job losses and lower wages for workers.

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Technological advancements will have no significant impact on the labor market.

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Technological advancements will create many new job opportunities and higher wages for all workers.

Question 43

What's the main difference between something you need and something you want?

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A need is essential for survival, while a want is not.

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A need can be easily satisfied, while a want is more difficult to fulfill.

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A need is something we desire, while a want is something we must have.

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There is no difference between a need and a want.

Question 44

What's the primary goal that drives businesses to make decisions?

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To make a profit

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To provide goods and services people need and want

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To create more jobs in the community

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To benefit society as a whole

Question 45

If there's high inflation in the economy, what will most likely happen to your purchasing power?

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It will decrease.

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It will increase.

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It will stay the same.

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It depends on how much money you earn.

Question 46

In a market economy, which of the following is **NOT** true?

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The government controls most economic decisions.

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Individuals own most businesses and property.

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People can buy and sell what they want.

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Businesses try to make a profit.

Question 47

What happens when the overall cost of goods and services rises?

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Inflation

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Deflation

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Devaluation

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Interest rate hike

Question 48

In a capitalist economy, who usually makes the most economic decisions?

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Private individuals and businesses

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The government

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Non-profit organizations

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Consumers

Question 49

What is the economic term for how much of a product or service people are willing and able to buy at a given price?

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Demand

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Supply

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Market equilibrium

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Scarcity

Question 50

What is likely to happen if the supply of a product or service is greater than the demand?

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The price will fall

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The price will rise

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The quantity supplied will increase

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The quantity demanded will increase

Question 51

How does a government subsidy typically affect the supply of a product or service?

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Increases supply

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Decreases supply

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Has no effect on supply

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Unpredictable

Question 52

When demand for a product increases and supply remains the same, what will happen?

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Price of the product will increase

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Price of the product will decrease

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Quantity of the product supplied will increase

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Quantity of the product demanded will decrease

Question 53

In the United States, which stock exchange is the largest?

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New York Stock Exchange

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NASDAQ

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange

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London Stock Exchange

Question 54

Which type of unemployment is caused by a decline in overall economic activity?

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Cyclical unemployment

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Structural unemployment

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Frictional unemployment

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Seasonal unemployment

Question 55

How are needs different from wants?

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Needs are essential for survival, while wants are not

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Wants are essential for survival, while needs are not

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Needs and wants are the same thing

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There is no distinction between a need and a want

Question 56

When the number of people who want a product increases but the number available stays the same, what happens to the price of that product?

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It increases

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It decreases

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It stays the same

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It becomes free

Question 57

The government has many roles in the economy. Which of the following is NOT one of these roles?

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Setting fashion trends

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Building parks

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Regulating businesses

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Collecting taxes

Question 58

Which organization is responsible for controlling the amount of money in circulation in the United States?

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The Federal Reserve System

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The Treasury Department

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The Securities and Exchange Commission

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The World Bank

Question 59

Why do companies often specialize in producing a limited range of goods or services?

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It allows them to become more efficient and productive

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It helps them avoid competition

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It is required by law

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It is easier to manage a smaller operation

Question 60

Which of the following is a way to measure changes in the overall cost of living over time?

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Stock market index

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Unemployment rate

Question 61

How does a recession differ from a depression?

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A recession is a short-term economic downturn, while a depression is a long-term downturn

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A depression is a short-term economic downturn, while a recession is a long-term downturn

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Recessions and depressions are the same thing

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Recessions are caused by natural disasters, while depressions are caused by government policies

Question 62

What is the main responsibility of the Federal Reserve?

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To regulate the amount of money in circulation and interest rates

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To assist businesses in obtaining loans

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To collect taxes and distribute government benefits

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To manage diplomatic relations with other countries

Question 63

Which of the following countries has a market economy?

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United States

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China

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Cuba

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North Korea

Question 64

What is the key difference between a tariff and a quota?

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Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, while quotas set limits on the amount of goods that can be imported.

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Quotas are taxes on imported goods, while tariffs set limits on the amount of goods that can be imported.

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Tariffs are taxes on exported goods, while quotas set limits on the amount of goods that can be exported.

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Quotas are taxes on exported goods, while tariffs set limits on the amount of goods that can be exported.