WebXam Review - Principals of Business - 2 - Economic Principles

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Which of the following best describes economic goods? Goods that are free for everyone, Goods that are scarce and have a price attached, Goods that are unlimited in supply, Goods that are not useful to society

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Goods that are scarce and have a price attached

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What is a key component of economic activities?

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Production, distribution, exchange, and consumption

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Which type of economic resource refers to the physical and mental effort people use to produce goods and services?

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Human resources

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What is a characteristic of a traditional economic system?

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Decisions based on customs, traditions, and rituals

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How does entrepreneurship impact market economies?

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It fosters innovation, creates jobs, and drives economic growth

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What is the difference between gross and net profit?

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Gross profit is before expenses, while net profit is after expenses.

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Which of the following is an example of a noncontrollable expense for a business? Employee salaries, Utility bills, Marketing expenses, Taxes

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Taxes

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What is the primary role of the Federal Reserve System?

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Regulating the money supply and interest rates

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Which market structure is characterized by a large number of firms competing with similar products?

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Perfect competition

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What phase of the business cycle is characterized by declining economic activity?

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Contraction