The Deregulation of U

question 71

Multiple Choice

The deregulation of U.S.banking in the 1980s led to:

• A)increased profits at all banks.
• B)no change in banks' conduct.
• C)more bank failures than in the 1930s.
• D)the insolvency and collapse of many banks as they began to hold riskier assets.
• E)the end of FDIC insurance for banks that held risky assets.

Understand the concept of human capital and its importance to the economy.

Grasp the principles of comparative advantage and international trade.

Interpret production possibilities and circular-flow diagrams to analyze economic adjustments.

Identify factors of production and their roles in the economy.

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Definitions:

High Current Circuit

An electrical circuit designed to handle large amounts of current, typically used in power distribution or large electrical devices.

Starter Relay

An electrical device that transmits power to the starter motor, initiating the engine's operation in a vehicle.

Starter Solenoid

An electromagnetic switch that engages the starter motor of a vehicle, initiating the engine's starting process.

Pinion Gear

A small gear that engages with a larger gear or rack, often used in automotive differentials to transfer rotational motion.