Which of the following is true?
a. Nations achieve high rates of economic growth primarily because of their natural resource endowments.
b. Human and physical capital investments are largely irrelevant to economic growth.
c. Poor nations grow slowly because they do not have access to modern technology.
d. A favorable political environment attracts more investment in human and physical capital.
d
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The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index is one factor used to determine whether a merger between two firms should be allowed. Which of the following statements regarding the value of the Index for a given industry is true?
A) If a merger resulted in an Index of between 1,000 and 1,800, the industry would be considered competitive and the merger would not be challenged. B) If a merger would result in an Index value of 1,000 or more, the industry would be considered a monopoly and the merger would be challenged. C) If a merger would result in an Index value less than 1,000, the merger would not be challenged. D) If a merger would increase the Index by 100, the industry would be considered a monopoly and the merger would be challenged.
Which of the following is an example of a monetary policy?
A) The federal government increases income tax rates on people earning more than $250,000. B) The duration of unemployment benefits is extended to 99 weeks. C) The Federal Reserve increases interest rates. D) Congress authorizes a cut in spending on education.