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Which best describes the effect negative incentives have on a certain course of action?
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They make the action less profitable.
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Why might a country choose to devalue its currency?
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to encourage exports
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What are standards designed to do? Check all that apply.
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protect consumers limit imports ensure safety
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Why do developing countries usually have less variety in their economic activities?
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Limited access to education means that people are not trained to work in industry or technology.
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A reason that countries trade with each other is
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to get products they cannot produce.
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A tariff is a type of
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tax
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Which of these statements most accurately describes the use of currencies in different parts of the world?
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Different countries use different currencies.
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Globalization is the process of
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connecting the world over time.
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Which process helps countries import things they cannot make while allowing them to specialize in exports?
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international trade
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If the value of the US dollar declines in relation to other currencies, goods imported into the United States will
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become more expensive
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An economic incentive is best described as something that
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motivates producers or consumers to take action.
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An exchange rate table makes it easy to compare the
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value of the currencies for two or more countries.
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Why does an increase in literacy rates often accompany an increase in per capita income?
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People who can read and who receive an education are eligible for higher-paying jobs.
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What type of economic growth do most developed economies experience?
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slow growth
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In developed economies, less-educated workers
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can have difficulty finding work.