Microsoft Would Have a Vested Interest In

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Multiple Choice

Microsoft would have a vested interest in:

• A) the creation of free software that is completely compatible with Microsoft Office.
• B) an operating system created by another company that buyers could chose instead of Windows or Vista for their new computer.
• C) creating new software that is compatible only with existing Microsoft products.
• D) promoting new types of Mac computers.

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Definitions:

Supply-Siders

Economic theorists who believe that lower taxes, decreased regulation, and a reduced role of government in the economy will lead to increased production and supply, driving economic growth.

Tax Rates

The percentage of income or value of goods taxed by the government, varying across different income brackets and types of goods.

Inflation

A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, usually measured by the consumer price index (CPI).

Countercyclical Intervention

Economic policies or actions taken to counteract the negative effects of economic downturns.