(06.03 MC) A nonprofit agency sets up a website to channel investments from all over the globe into microloans to support local farms, artisans, and other small businesses in developing nations. Which of the following would be a positive externality for the global environment? (4 points)
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(06.01 MC) Cardinal Comics produces graphic historical nove…
(06.01 MC) Cardinal Comics produces graphic historical novels and retails them through local shops and electronic outlets throughout the United States. The publisher also sells directly to public school districts and other educational institutions. The publisher maintains an in-house staff of editors and illustrators but contracts out writing, printing, and distribution. Their printer uses domestically recycled paper but imports ink and much of its printing equipment from overseas. Which part of this scenario would most directly relate to segment A in the circular flow diagram above? (4 points)
(06.03 MC) The federal government approves additional fundin…
(06.03 MC) The federal government approves additional funding for food resources in Africa. Which of the following would be a potential negative externality for the global environment? (4 points)
(04.04 MC) Economic forecasters predict a long period of job…
(04.04 MC) Economic forecasters predict a long period of job growth and consumer spending. The Federal Reserve is most likely to do which of the following to encourage this expansion? (4 points)
(06.03 MC) Sixty-five nations sign a treaty pledging caps on…
(06.03 MC) Sixty-five nations sign a treaty pledging caps on industrial emissions and the development of renewable resource energy production. Which of the following would be a long-term positive externality for global health? (4 points)
(06.02 MC) Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) SitesRed = water…
(06.02 MC) Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) SitesRed = water damsPurple = nuclear power plantsOrange = fossil fuel power plants Public Domain Study the map above. The TVA believes that the positive externalities outweigh the negative externalities of which renewable resource? (4 points)
(02.04 MC) Principal Interest Year 1 Interest Year 10 In…
(02.04 MC) Principal Interest Year 1 Interest Year 10 Interest Year 20 Total Savings After 20 Years $12,000 in Compound Interest Account $12,000 x 5%= $600= $12,600 ($12,000 + $6,615.94)$18,615.94 x 5%= $19546.74 ($12,000 + $18,323.40)$30,323.40 x 5%= $31,839.57 $12,000 + $20 years of compound interest$31,839.57 David saves money from his teaching job to buy a new boat when he retires in 20 years. The boat will cost $30,000. He has $12,000 in his simple interest savings account. To reach his goal by retirement, David should (4 points)
(06.03 MC) A free-trade agreement lowers restrictions on tru…
(06.03 MC) A free-trade agreement lowers restrictions on trucking across international borders. Which of the following would be a negative externality for the local environment? (4 points)
(04.02 MC) Why is it in the best interest of the government…
(04.02 MC) Why is it in the best interest of the government to regulate natural monopolies? (4 points)
(04.04 MC) The country has entered a period of economic grow…
(04.04 MC) The country has entered a period of economic growth, but prices are rising too rapidly. To stabilize prices, the Federal Reserve decides to (4 points)