Why are checking account balances included in the M1 definition of the money supply?

a. They are a traditional form of money that pre-dates paper money.
b. They are used to make so many payments.
c. They are backed by gold and silver.
d. They pay interest.

b

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The more that Clayton earns, the higher is his average tax rate. Clayton faces a ________ income tax

A) regressive B) proportional C) progressive D) flat-rate

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Refer to the diagrams. The solid lines are production possibilities curves; the dashed lines are trading possibilities curves. The data contained in the production possibilities curves are based on the assumption of:


A.  imperfect substitutability of resources between beer and pizza production.
B.  constant costs.
C.  decreasing costs.
D.  increasing costs.

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