The Real Purpose of Teddy Roosevelt's Assault on Trusts Was

question 30

Multiple Choice

The real purpose of Teddy Roosevelt's assault on trusts was to

• A) fragment the political power of big business.
• B) prove that the democratic federal government, not private business, governed the United States.
• C) halt the trend toward combination and integration in business.
• D) win reelection as president by attacking the unpopular trusts.
• E) inspire confidence in small business owners.

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Equation of Exchange

The equation of exchange is a macroeconomic formula that relates the money supply, its velocity, the price level, and an index of expenditures in an economy, typically expressed as MV = PQ.

Nominal GDP

The gross domestic product measured in current prices, without adjusting for inflation, reflecting the value of all goods and services produced.

Money Supply

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Velocity of Money

The rate at which money circulates or is exchanged in an economy, used to indicate the economic activity level.