Each country develops a system that helps determine how resources are allocated: who can start a business, how those business owners should hire and pay workers, and what assistance the government will provide for those who cannot work. These are just a few examples of the decisions that contribute to a country’s
A. macroeconomics
B. economy
C. debt ceiling
2. Anders and his family make economic decisions on a daily basis: things like where to shop, what prices they are willing to pay, and which brands they prefer. The study of these choices is known as ________.
A. capitalism
B. microeconomics
C. monetary policy
3. One way the government can help boost the economy is through large-scale infrastructure projects that create jobs. One famous historical example of this was the construction of the Hoover Dam during the Great Depression under Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration. This is an example of ______.
A. fiscal policy
B. capitalism
C. socialism
4. Although the U.S. government does control certain enterprises, such as Medicare and Social Security, private enterprises largely rely on the principles of _______.
A. pure competition
B. supply and demand
C. budget surplus
5. Sweden has long been associated with successful socialist policies, but recently the Swedish government has had to cut back on some of the social services it provides its citizens, especially those that benefit older adults. One issue is that the younger working population isn’t large enough to support the much larger elderly population. Another is the flight of investors and entrepreneurs, who tend to seek out countries with more favorable tax rates. These latter countries are an example of ______.
A. the fundamental rights of capitalism
B. pure competition
C. a free market economy
6. As many workers were forced to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for home-improvement supplies increased. Homeowners scrambled to secure contractors who would help with remodels and additions, many of which called for the use of lumber. As a result, the price of lumber skyrocketed. The United States could see an increase in the _______ as a result of shortages and supply-chain disruptions throughout the world.
A. unemployment rate
B. gross domestic product (GDP)
C. producer price index (PPI)
