Economics is best defined as the study of how people, businesses, governments, and societies
A) choose abundance over scarcity.
B) make choices to cope with scarcity.
C) use their infinite resources.
D) attain wealth.
B
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In an article, "Preparing for the Next Black Swan" (Wall Street Journal, Aug 21, 2010), the point is made that diversification may be insufficient in protecting one's portfolio during a "Black Swan" event. Why may this be true?
A) virtually all asset classes may decline at the same time B) investors may be unable to buy different assets during a "Black Swan" event C) some assets may rise while others decline during a "Black Swan" event D) Black Swan events are surprises and thus one cannot prepare for such an event.
When the price of a good falls, there will be
A) an outward shift in the good's demand curve. B) both an outward shift in the good's demand curve and a movement along the good's demand curve. C) a movement along the good's demand curve. D) no change in quantity demanded.
If the benefits from trade are larger than the costs of trade, _____
a. a tariff should be imposed on the traded good b. trade should be allowed c. the domestic price of the traded good should be regulated d. the domestic consumption of the traded good should be taxed
Explain why countries with high and volatile inflation rates are likely to have volatile nominal interest rates.
What will be an ideal response?