Thursday, May 7, 2015

Friday, May, 8

Homework: none for the weekend.
In Class: Reviewing Final Questions. Handout.

          21.   What three principles do governments try to follow when setting up a tax system needed to raise funds needed to run the government without creating too great a burden for taxpayers?

          22.   Discuss at least seven kinds of taxes that Americans pay, and identify the level of government that collects each tax.

          23.   Explain how the government manages the revenue that it collects.

          24.   What are some reasons for the high costs of government? Explain why the costs of government have been rising, and suggest some ways that they could be lowered.

          25.   How do citizens pay for the costs of government? Do all citizens receive equal benefits for paying these costs? Explain your answer.

          26.   Describe free and command economies. Why is the United States said to be a combination of both of these economic systems?

          27.   Describe some of the basic economic freedoms enjoyed by Americans.

          28.   What is a monopoly? Why are monopolies unfair? Explain your answer.

          29.   What roles and responsibilities does the United States government have in the economy? Do you think the government over-regulates businesses? Explain your answer.

          30.   What are the four factors of production, and what part do they play in a business?

          31.   Discuss the four stages of the business cycle and their effects.

          32.   Discuss the meaning and role of absolute advantage and comparative advantage, using examples.

          33.   Describe the three indicators that help economists predict changes in the business cycle.

          34.   Discuss the circular flow of goods and services in a free-enterprise economy.

          35.   Discuss free trade versus protectionism. Do you agree with a free trade policy? Why?

Bell work: All laws in the U.S. must align with what document?

Mr. Moore

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