In what decade did the Great Depression occur?
a. 1920s
b. 1930s
c. 1940s
d. 1950s
b. 1930s
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Which of the following statements is true of the Europeans in the period of colonization?
A) Europeans set up extractive economic institutions in all areas. B) Europeans set up relatively extractive economic institutions in areas that had greater population densities. C) Europeans set up relatively inclusive economic institutions in areas that had greater population densities. D) Europeans set up inclusive economic institutions in all areas.
Normally, when a governmental price control affects the price, it can be expected to result in a
A. reduction in the number of units purchased only when the price is forced down. B. reduction in the number of units purchased when the price is forced down and an increase number of units purchased when the price is forced up. C. decrease in the number of units purchased when the price is forced up or down. D. increase in the number of units purchased when the price is forced up or down.
An example of automatic fiscal policy is
A) an interest rate cut, initiated by an act of Congress. B) an increase in the quantity of money. C) a tax cut, initiated by an act of Congress. D) a decrease in tax revenues, triggered by the state of the economy. E) any change in the interest rate, regardless of its cause.
Regarding the institutional requirements of efficient markets,
a. Western economic theory ignores the operation of efficient markets b. market economists have an almost perfect understanding c. market economists would never take the necessary institutions for granted d. those involved in a transition from centrally planned economy must develop a deep appreciation e. None of the answers is correct