Question 1

Technological change has always been the critical factor in raising living standards,even going as far back as the development of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   steam engine
B)   iPod
C)   bicycle
D)   fluorescent lightE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Nuclear power in the United States turned out to be

Accepted Answer

A)   a boon to the economy.
B)   well worth the time and investment.
C)   far more expensive and troublesome than expected.
D)   a hazard-free source of limitless power.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

What was the impact of "subprime" mortgages on the economy?

Accepted Answer

A)   They reduced interest rates.
B)   They increased defaults and caused large losses at financial institutions.
C)   They had a positive impact on economic growth.
D)   They initially reduced profits and sales of lenders.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is presented in the text as an issue about which reputable economists might disagree?

Accepted Answer

A)   Whether unemployment rose significantly during the Great Recession.
B)   Whether the government should provide more scholarship funds.
C)   The impact on the federal budget of an increase in military spending.
D)   The definition of a market transaction.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Most economists agree on the amount of government intervention necessary in an economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Globalization is the increasing exchange of goods,services,ideas,and people among a small community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction

Which of the following is presented in the text as an issue about which reputable economists might disagree?

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Technological change has always been the critical factor in raising living standards,even going as far back as the development of the __________.

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Most economists agree on the amount of government intervention necessary in an economy.

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Nuclear power in the United States turned out to be

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Globalization is the increasing exchange of goods,services,ideas,and people among a small community.

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What was the impact of "subprime" mortgages on the economy?

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Exam 1: Introduction

Which of the following is presented in the text as an issue about which reputable economists might disagree?

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Technological change has always been the critical factor in raising living standards,even going as far back as the development of the __________.

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Most economists agree on the amount of government intervention necessary in an economy.

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Nuclear power in the United States turned out to be

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Globalization is the increasing exchange of goods,services,ideas,and people among a small community.

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What was the impact of "subprime" mortgages on the economy?

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