Efficient Means That a Small Proportion of Total Resources Contributes

question 12

True/False

Efficient means that a small proportion of total resources contributes to productivity during the manufacturing process;inefficient means that a large proportion of resources contributes to productivity.

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Physical Commodity

Tangible goods such as metals, oil, grain, which are traded on commodity markets and can be physically delivered.

Government Backing

Support or endorsement from a government body, often through policies, subsidies, or direct financial aid.

Gold Standard

A currency where the value is determined by the ability to trade it for a specified amount of gold (i.e., $1 for 1/35 of an ounce) at a government-approved bank.

Currency Value

The worth of a currency in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of the currency can purchase.