In the antebellum economy of the South, what was not produced for subsistence consumption?

(a) Corn
(b) Cotton
(c) Cattle
(d) All of the above


(b)

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Which program provides assistance to the aged, blind and disabled?

A) Social Security Program B) Supplemental Security Income program C) TANF D) Earned Income Tax Credit

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Suppose that personal income is $250 billion. Furthermore, assume that retained corporate earnings are $2 billion, social security taxes are $15 billion, social security benefit checks equal $16 billion, the capital consumption allowance is $32 billion, and corporate taxes amount to $40 billion. The national income of this nation will be:

a. $236 billion. b. $249 billion. c. $251 billion. d. $279 billion. e. $290 billion.

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A law that requires hairdressers to undergo many hours of training and acquire a license before they can offer haircuts to the public is an example of a

a. positive externality. b. natural monopoly. c. barrier to entry. d. public good.

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Congress decided to implement a fiscal policy, but argued for weeks about how to do it. Once they agreed on a plan, the president had to deliberate and consult his cabinet members before signing it. This is an example of ______.

a. an impact lag b. a crowding-out lag c. a recognition lag d. an implementation lag

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