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(8) Economics Review Flashcards - Part 1 (45 terms)

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CE.9a – People have to make choices because resources are _____ .LIMITED
CE.9a - Name four types of resourcesNATURAL, HUMAN, CAPITAL, ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CE.9a - The amount of money exchanged for a good or service is the ____ .PRICE
CE.9a - What determines price?THE INTERACTION OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND
CE.9a - The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a certain priceSUPPLY
CE.9a – What determines what is produced?RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND CONSUMER PREFERENCES
CE.9a - What determines what is purchased?CONSUMER PREFERENCE AND PRICE
CE.9b – What makes one type of economic system different from others?THE EXTENT OF GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN ECONOMIC DECISION MAKING
CE.9b - Characteristics of a _____ economy are central ownership of property and resources; centrally-planned economy; lack of consumer choiceCOMMAND
CE.9b - What type of economic system is in the U.S.?A MIXED ECONOMY
CE.9b - A form of business organization with one owner who takes all the risks and all the profitsPROPRIETORSHIP
CE.9c – Name five characteristics of the U.S. economy.FREE MARKETS; PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROFIT; COMPETITION; CONSUMER SOVEREIGNTY
CE.9c – One characteristic of the U.S. economy is private property. This means:INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES HAVE THE RIGHT TO OWN PERSONAL PROPERTY AS WELL AS THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION WITHOUT UNDUE INTERFERENCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT.
CE.9c – One characteristic of the U.S. economy is competition. This means -RIVALRY BETWEEN PRODUCERS/SELLERS OF A GOOD OR SERVICE RESULTS IN BETTER QUALITY GOODS AND SERVICES AT A LOWER PRICE
CE.9c – Free markets are markets that are allowed to operate without ____ ___ from the government.UNDUE INTERFERENCE
CE.9c – In the U.S., who determines through purchases, what goods and services will be produced?CONSUMERS
CE.10a – A form of business organization with two or more owners who share the risks and the profitsPARTNERSHIP
CE.10a – A person who takes a risk to produce goods and services in search of profitENTREPRENEUR
CE.10a – A business partnership has ___ ____ who share the risks and the profits.TWO OR MORE OWNERS
CE.10a – In which form of business is owner liability limited to investment?CORPORATION
CE.10b – In the U.S. economy, what flows continuously among households, businesses and markets?RESOURCES, GOODS AND SERVICES
CE.10b – Businesses (producers) buy ____; make products that are sold to individuals, other businesses, and the government; and use the profits to buy more ____.RESOURCES - RESOURCES
CE.10c – How do financial institutions like banks encourage saving and investing?PRIVATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT AS INTERMEDIARIES BETWEEN SAVERS AND BORROWERS.THEY OFFER INTEREST TO THOSE WHO SAVE IN ORDER AND ARE PAID INTEREST BY THOSE WHO BORROW.
CE.10c – Banks receive deposits and make ____ .LOANS
CE.10d – Why do Virginia and the United States trade with other nations?TO INCREASE WEALTH
CE.10d – Virginia and the United States _____in the production of certain goods and services.SPECIALIZE
CE.11a – The government both promotes and regulates ___ .COMPETITION
CE.11a – The government promotes competition by enforcing ____ legislation to discourage the development of monopolies.ANTITRUST
CE.11b – What are some examples of public goods and services?INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, POSTAL SERVICE, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CE.11b – How do governments get the money to produce public goods and services?THROUGH TAX REVENUE AND THROUGH BORROWED FUNDS
CE.11c – The government can ___, ___, and ___ to influence economic activity.TAX, BORROW AND SPEND
CE.11c – Government _____ ___ increase funds for private and business spending.TAX DECREASES
CE.11c – The government increases government borrowing in order to _____ funds available for borrowing by individuals and businesses.REDUCE
CE.11c – _____ government spending reduces demand, which may result in a ______ of the economy.LESS , SLOWING
CE.11c – Decreased government spending may result in _____ taxes.LOWER
CE.11d – The Federal Reserve System (Fed) is the ___ ___ of the United States.CENTRAL BANK
CE.11d – The Federal Reserve bank acts as a banker’s bank by issuing currency and regulating the amount of _____ in circulation.MONEY
CE.11d – Why would the Fed increase the money supply, causing interest rates to decline?TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY
CE.11d – What are three ways the Federal Reserve Bank can stimulate the economy?LOWER THE RESERVE REQUIREMENT; LOWER THE DISCOUNT RATE; PURCHASE GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
CE.11e –Individuals have the right of private ownership, which is protected by -NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS THAT ARE ENFORCEABLE BY LAW
CE.11e – How is public health and safety protected?GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ESTABLISH GUIDELINES THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.
CE.12a-d – When selecting a career, one should be aware of one’s individual talents, interests, and aspirations. Career planning starts with -SELF-ASSESSMENT
CE.12a-d – What is the relationship between skills, education, and income?HIGHER SKILL(S) AND/OR EDUCATION LEVEL(S) GENERALLY LEAD TO HIGHER INCOMES
CE.12a-d – What kind of advancements create new jobs in the workplace?TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

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