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(8) Economics Review Flashcards - Part 2 (45 cards)

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CE.9a - The inability to satisfy all wants at the same timeSCARCITY
CE.9a - Factors of production that are used in the production of goods and services are called ____ .RESOURCES
CE.9a - That which is given up when a choice is made is called ___ __ .OPPORTUNITY COST
CE.9a - ____ are used to change economic behavior.INCENTIVES
CE.9a - The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a certain priceDEMAND
CE.9a - Making goods or providing servicesPRODUCTION
CE.9a – The using of goods and services is known as -CONSUMPTION
CE.9b – Name three major economic systemsFREE MARKET; COMMAND ECONOMY; MIXED ECONOMY
CE.9b - Characteristics of a ___ ___ economy are private ownership of property and resources; profit; competition; consumer sovereignty and individual choice.FREE MARKET
CE.9b - This economic system is the most common in the world today. The government plays a bigger roll than in a free market economy, but less of a role than in the command economy.MIXED ECONOMY
CE.9b - In a mixed economy individuals and business are the decision makers for the ____ sector, and government is decision maker in the ____ sector.PRIVATE ------ PUBLIC
CE.9c – Who does the economic decision-making in the U.S.?It’s shared by INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT
CE.9c – One characteristic of the U.S. economy is free markets. This means:MARKETS ARE ALLOWED TO OPERATE WITHOUT UNDUE INTERFERENCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT.
CE.9c – One characteristic of the U.S. economy is profit. Profit consists of:EARNINGS AFTER ALL EXPENSES HAVE BEEN PAID
CE.9c – One characteristic of the U.S. economy is consumer sovereignty.. This means:CONSUMERS DETERMINE THROUGH PURCHASES, WHAT GOODS AND SERVICES WILL BE PRODUCED
CE.9c – Competition results in:BETTER QUALITY GOODS AND SERVICES AT A LOWER PRICE
CE.10a –A form of business organization with one owner who takes all the risks and all the profitsPROPRIETORSHIP
CE.10a – A form of business organization that is authorized by law to act as a legal person regardless of the number of owners. Owners share the profits. Owner liability is limited to investment.CORPORATION
CE.10a – In a proprietorship, who takes all the risks and all the profits?A SINGLE OWNER
CE.10a – A corporation is a form of business that is authorized by law, regardless of the number of owners, to act as:A LEGAL PERSON
CE.10a – What would be the benefit for a business owner of turning his business into a corporation?IF THE BUSINESS FAILS, THE OWNER WON’T LOSE HIS PERSONAL SAVINGS BECAUSE HIS LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO INVESTMENT.
CE.10b – What do individual and business savings do for the economy?PROVIDE FINANCIAL CAPITAL THAT CAN BE BORROWED FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION AND INCREASED CONSUMPTION
CE.10b – Governments use ___ ___ from individuals and businesses to provide public goods and services.TAX REVENUE
CE.10c – What are some examples of private financial institutions?BANKS, SAVINGS AND LOANS, CREDIT UNIONS, AND SECURITIES BROKERAGES
CE.10d – Worldwide markets, buying and selling of goods and services by all nations.GLOBAL ECONOMY
CE.10d – Why do states and nations trade?TO OBTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES THEY CANNOT PRODUCE OR PRODUCE EFFICIENTLY THEMSELVES; TO BUY GOODS AND SERVICES AT A LOWER COST OR A LOWER OPPORTUNITY COST; TO SELL GOODS AND SERVICES TO OTHER COUNTRIES; TO CREATE JOBS
CE.10d – What is the impact of technological innovation on world trade?CONTRIBUTE TO THE GLOBAL FLOW OF INFORMATION, CAPITAL, GOODS, AND SERVICES; LOWERS THE COST OF PRODUCTION.
CE.11a – How does the government promotes marketplace competition?ENFORCING ANTITRUST LEGISLATION TO DISCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF MONOPOLIES; ENGAGING IN GLOBAL TRADE; SUPPORTING BUSINESS START-UPS
CE.11a – What are three government agencies that oversee the way individuals and companies do business?FCC (FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION); EPA (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY); FTC (FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION)
CE.11b – Public goods and services provide benefits to many people, but would not be available if -INDIVIDUALS HAD TO PROVIDE THEM
CE.11c – Where does Congress get the authority to tax personal and business incomes?16th AMENDMENT
CE.11c – Government ____ _____ reduce the funds available for private and business spending.TAX INCREASES
CE.11c – The government can increase funds available for borrowing by individuals and businesses by -REDUCING THE AMOUNT IT BORROWS
CE.11c – Increased government spending _____ demand, which may ___ employment and production.INCREASES, INCREASE
CE.11c – Increased government spending may result in _____ taxes.HIGHER
CE.11d – The FED is the -FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
CE.11d – The FED regulates the -MONEY SUPPLY
CE.11d – What does the Fed do to slow the economy?THE FED CAN RESTRICT THE MONEY SUPPLY, CAUSING INTEREST RATES TO RISE
CE.11d – What are three ways the Federal Reserve Bank can slow the economy?INCREASE THE RESERVE REQUIREMENT; RAISE THE DISCOUNT RATE; SELL GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
CE.11e –How does the U.S. government protect consumer rights and property rights?THE GOVERNMENT PASSES LAWS AND CREATES AGENCIES TO PROTECT CONSUMER RIGHTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS
CE.11e –How is private property protected?BY NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS THAT ARE ENFORCEABLE BY LAW
CE.11e – How are consumer rights protected?CONSUMERS MAY TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST VIOLATIONS OF CONSUMER RIGHTS.
CE.12a-d – Employers want hard-working employees. They want employees who have --A STRONG WORK ETHIC
CE.12a-d – Job income is influenced by education, skills and -SUPPLY AND DEMAND (JOBS IN HIGHER DEMAND AND SHORTER SUPPLY WILL PAY MORE)
CE.12a-d – ____ seek individuals who have kept pace with technological changes.EMPLOYERS

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