Technological Improvements Are More Likely to Occur If

question 12

Multiple Choice

Technological improvements are more likely to occur if

• A)the economy is centrally planned.
• B)entrepreneurs are compensated with higher profits for taking risks.
• C)economic decisions are made by politicians rather than entrepreneurs.
• D)companies face little competition in their markets.

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Definitions:

Normative Economic Statement

An opinion or value judgment about what ought to be, rather than what is measurable or empirically observable.

Legal Minimum Wage

The lowest hourly, daily, or monthly remuneration that employers are legally allowed to pay their workers.

Unemployment

The situation when individuals who are capable of working and are actively seeking work are unable to find employment.

Equality

A state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.