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Which of the following is not one of the four primary public policy objectives furthered by laws and regulations applicable to U.S. business?…
A.P. Economics - Test #6 Review Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ ___ 1. A monopolistically competitive firm has a downward-sloping demand curve for its product, primarily because: A) there exist no barriers to entry or exit in the long run. B) there are many sellers in the industry. C) the firm sells a product distinct from products sold by competing firms. D) the price is greater than the marginal revenue. ___ 2. Which of the following is most likely to be observed when firms engage mainly in non-price competition? A) actively encouraging the sale of generic, as opposed to brand-name, products B) advertising and product differentiation C) discounts offered through coupons D) low interest rates for financing the purchase…
Currently, the majority of society makes decisions based on how the economy is. When the economy goes through recession, it is hard for families to survive. People may be let go from his or her job and companies going through bankruptcy. Economic plays an important part in people’s life, whether it is a personal or organizational decision. Personal decisions affect people’s lifestyle and organization decision affects the people who work within the company. For example, economic affects the way how I live my life and maintain a job. Going back seven years ago my husband and I struggled trying to make ends meet when we were both working for minimum wage. We lived with his mom at that time while we were both in school and working. It is difficult trying to survive with a minimum wage salary. Our bills used up at least 70% of our income; therefore, we had no choice but to live at home with family.…
The current state of the economy is one that is concerning for almost all Americans.Though we are in the recovery phase businesses are still hurting, people are out of work, we are barely getting out of a depression etc. People are pointing fingers at what is the cause and who is to blame. What was once a strong healthy economy has now drastically changed. There are many economic indicators that are used to evaluate and provide an image of what is currently happening and what an outlook may be on the economy. Several of the important factors are the business cycle, consumer price index, stock prices, consumer confidence index, gross domestic product and unemployment rates.…
In the past few years there has been a steady decline in our economy, more specifically the job market. Nowadays the lack of jobs leads to an unstable economy which leads to more job losses and so on. If there is no work, then people aren't making money. If people aren't making money, then there is no money to spend, and no money to support a flourishing economy.…
Aristocratic marriages in mid-Heian period in “Gossamer Years” depict visiting marriages without formal ceremonies. Politic plays a significant role and men can have multiple wives and concubines. While the nature of aristocratic marriage and family in this period appears peculiar to us; the practices in marriage and family in mid-Heian period are actually more reasonable than it might sounded at first if we approached with the widespread point of view back then.…
The Market Economy represents the enhancement of transportation as it pertains to buying, selling, and trading goods. With better transportation, costs of shipping freight decreased while also the speed of shipping materials long distances increased. This allowed for a new economic system where everyone benefited such as farmers, manufacturers, etc. Farmers were able to produce and ship more crops without having to pay ridiculous prices for the cost of transportation. Improved transportation of crops and goods in and out of different states across America due to canals steamboats allowed the people living in America to grow financially. Advancements in technology…
The world around us is always changing. The economy puts us in a hard situation. Housing prices rising, Families unable to afford a home to provide for their families, financially unstable and losing a job contributes to this. Due to how high unemployment causes you to be in…
Here in the United States, the government makes decisions to try and help our country so that we can obtain stable advancements. Our nation's economy is determined by the four basic economic questions. These four questions are able to answer what, how, for whom, and who are controlled by the government. The government can answer these questions because we are a mixed economy. Our economy is combined with both socialism and capitalism, meaning our government helps out but is not the leading influence. If you look at page 16 in the textbook, figure 1-5 shows when the government taxes people it will allow for more government spending, which leads to product and resource markets. Although no one really like to have to pay for taxes this will provide…
Economies run in cycles from good to bad. Business drives the economy, and profit drives business. When profits are up, business 's hire employees, increase capital spending, and provide pay increases, and benefits packages. However with disappearing profits, businesses have to cut wages, health-care benefits, and are not in a position to hire more employees which effects workers, as they are afraid of losing their jobs,…
The GDP of the country has dramatically fallen into recession, and my economy plans for the next couple of years is uncertain. The present recession crippling the nation’s economy is not sure of a rapid recovery, which can in turn lead to depression.…
An economy truly is the fundamental factor that signifies a country’s stability and worth. A country’s economy not only impacts its wealth and overall being but it also justifies the value of the money that is being generated. For instance, the United States of America has one of the strongest economy in the world and is exponentially growing. Unfortunately, within the 2000-2010 period the U.S.A faced an economic tragedy that will forever haunt the country. In fact, Poverty Bytes (2013), acknowledges this time period as the ‘lost decade’. Within this ten year time frame the country experienced dropping GDP (Gross Domestic Products) percentages, traumatizing inflation, lower wages, a higher unemployment rate, an increase of poverty, and…