A successful market economy requires well defined property rights and
A) balanced supplies of all factors of production.
B) an independent court system to adjudicate disputes based on the law.
C) detailed government regulations.
D) a safety net to ensure that those who cannot participate in the market economy can earn an income.
Answer: B
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Describe the effects of such a policy according to the three business cycle models, assuming that the policy is fully credible.
If you want a say in the management of a corporation, you should buy
A) common stock. B) preferred stock. C) bonds. D) either bonds or preferred stock.
Which of the following is not a legitimate reason for maintaining federal budget deficits? a. Deficits boost domestic saving, which in the long run could promote economic growth. b. Deficits help reduce the size and duration of recessions through automatic stabilizers. c. Deficits are used to finance capital projects
d. Public spending through deficit financing wins support from the voters. e. A federal budget deficit stimulates aggregate demand.
In many cities, the market for cab services is monopolized. This monopoly arises because:
a. of economies of scale. b. of government restrictions on the entry of new firms. c. there is a limited space on the streets for taxis. d. it protects the consumers from unscrupulous drivers. e. of high fixed costs of entering the business.