超星 - Chapter 1 test

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Economics is about the allocation of scarce resources. Which of the following is NOT an example of economic scarcity?

A. If Steve goes to see a movie on Saturday, he will not be able to afford buying ice cream.
B. If Jenny studies for her economics quiz this evening, she will not have time to walk her dog.
C. If General Motors increases its production of SUVs this year, it will have to spend more on advertising.
D. If Barnes and Noble bookstore increases the number of titles it carries, it will have to reallocate shelf space to accommodate the new titles.

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Use the following two statements to answer this question: I. Economic theories are developed to explain observed phenomena by deducing from a set of basic rules and assumptions. II. Economic theories use value judgments to determine which people ought to pay more taxes.

A. Both I and II are true.
B. I is true, and II is false.
C. I is false, and II is true.
D. Both I and II are false.

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Which of the following is a normative statement?

A. The taxes paid by the poor should be reduced in order to improve the income distribution in the U.S.
B. State governments should not subsidize corporations by training welfare recipients.
C. Presidential candidates should not be given funds from the federal government to run campaigns.
D. The sea otter should not be allowed to spread into Southern California coastal waters, because it will reduce the value of fisheries.
E. all of the above

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Which of the following is a positive statement?

A. Intermediate microeconomics should be required of all economics majors in order to build a solid foundation in economic theory.
B. The minimum wage should not be increased because this action would increase unemployment.
C. Smoking should be restricted on all airline flights.
D. All automobile passengers should be required to wear seatbelts in order to protect them against injury.
E. none of the above

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Please use the following statements to answer this question:I. The process of testing and revising theories is central to the development of economics as a science.II. Theory is imperfect and may not adequately describe economic behavior in some cases.

A. I and II are true.
B. I is true and II is false.
C. I is false and II is true.
D. I and II are false.

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The trade-offs facing consumers include:

A. how to allocate income across goods and serves.
B. how to allocate income between consumption and savings.
C. both A and B
D. none of the above

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The trade-offs facing workers include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. decision to work or remain outside the workforce.
B. decision to work or seek additional education.
C. decision to work for a large corporation or a small firm.
D. decision to allocate their time between work and leisure.
E. All of the above are trade-offs facing workers.

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Firms face trade-offs in production, including decisions related to:

A. which products to produce.
B. how much of a particular product to produce.
C. the best way to produce a given amount of output.
D. all of the above

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Most people can't get ___ the day without at least one cup of tea or coffee.

A.on
B.through
C.over
D.by

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She said she wouldn't go to Beijing the next day, ___ she?

A.would
B.wouldn't
C.did
D.didn't

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