Econ study

5 June 2024
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a marginal change is one that
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incrementally alters an existing plan.
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Economics is best defined as the study of
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how society manages its scarce resources.
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Adam Smith's phrase "invisible hand" refers to
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the ability of free markets to reach desirable outcomes, despite the self-interest of market participants
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Governments may intervene in a market economy in order to
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protect property rights. correct a market failure due to externalities. achieve a more equal distribution of income.
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If a nation has high and persistent inflation, the most likely explanation is
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the central bank creating excessive amounts of money.
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Which of the following describe some of the trade-offs faced by a member of Congress deciding how much to spend on national parks? Check all that apply.
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Congress can spend either a small amount on a lot of parks or a large amount on a single national park. Money spent on national parks benefits park visitors, but alternatively the money could be spent on highways to benefit drivers.
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Labor unions are the primary reason the standard of living in the United States has changed over time.
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False
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Who is being taxed when more money is printed?
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Anyone who is holding money