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    Mixed market economy is a system featuring characteristics of both command and market economies. e.g. Canada

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What do you know about the Canadian Business System? A business is an organization that seeks to earn profit by providing goods and services. The Canadian government is very supportive of entrepreneurs. Since you just started business class, the quiz below focuses on understanding the Canadian business system. Why don’t you take the Canadian Business System Quiz up and get to review what you have learned so far? All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Profit maximizing price at which the quantity of goods demanded and the quantity of goods supplies are equal

    • Demand curve

    • Supply curve

    • Fair price

    • Market price/equilibrium price

    Correct Answer
    A. Market price/equilibrium price
    Explanation
    The market price, also known as the equilibrium price, is the price at which the quantity of goods demanded by consumers is equal to the quantity of goods supplied by producers. This is the point where the demand curve and supply curve intersect. At this price, there is no excess demand or excess supply in the market, resulting in a balance between buyers and sellers. Therefore, the market price or equilibrium price is the profit-maximizing price as it ensures that all goods produced are sold and there is no shortage or surplus in the market.

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  • 3. 

    An individual who organizes and manages labour, capital and natural resources to produce goods and services to earn a profit, but who also runs the risk of failure.

    • Corporation

    • Entrepreneur

    • Manager

    • Executives of a business

    Correct Answer
    A. Entrepreneur
    Explanation
    An entrepreneur is an individual who takes the initiative to organize and manage various resources, such as labor, capital, and natural resources, in order to produce goods and services. They do this with the intention of earning a profit, but they also bear the risk of potential failure. Unlike managers or executives who may work within a larger organization, entrepreneurs typically start their own businesses and are responsible for making critical decisions and taking risks to ensure the success of their ventures.

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  • 4. 

    Set standards of accuracy for weighing and mesuring devices

    • Textile labelling Act

    • Weight and measure act

    • Canada Water Act

    • Fisheries Act

    Correct Answer
    A. Weight and measure act
    Explanation
    The Weight and Measure Act is the correct answer because it is the only option that directly relates to setting standards of accuracy for weighing and measuring devices. The Textile Labelling Act is focused on labelling requirements for textiles, the Canada Water Act is related to the management and protection of water resources, and the Fisheries Act is concerned with the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitats. Only the Weight and Measure Act aligns with the given statement about setting standards for accuracy in weighing and measuring devices.

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    A reduction in the number of laws affecting business activity

    • Deregulation

    • Privatization

    • Freedom

    Correct Answer
    A. Deregulation
    Explanation
    Deregulation refers to the process of reducing or eliminating government regulations and restrictions on business activity. It involves a reduction in the number of laws that affect business operations. By removing unnecessary regulations, businesses are given more freedom to operate and make decisions without excessive government intervention. Deregulation can lead to increased competition, innovation, and efficiency in the marketplace. Therefore, the answer "deregulation" is the most fitting explanation for the given statement.

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  • 6. 

    Graph showing how many units of a product will be supplied at different prices

    • Demand curve

    • Supply curve

    Correct Answer
    A. Supply curve
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "supply curve" because a supply curve represents the relationship between the quantity of a product that producers are willing to supply and the price of that product. It shows the quantity of the product that suppliers are willing to sell at different price levels. As the price of a product increases, suppliers are generally willing to supply more of it, resulting in an upward sloping supply curve. Conversely, as the price decreases, suppliers are willing to supply less of the product, resulting in a downward sloping supply curve. The supply curve is an essential tool in understanding the dynamics of market supply and determining equilibrium prices.

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  • 7. 

    Resources used to produce goods and services, labour, capital, entrepreneurs and natural resouces are called:

    • Market

    • Economy

    • Capital

    • Factors of production

    Correct Answer
    A. Factors of production
    Explanation
    Factors of production refer to the resources used in the production process of goods and services. These resources include labor, capital, entrepreneurs, and natural resources. Labor refers to the physical and mental effort put in by individuals to produce goods and services. Capital includes machinery, tools, buildings, and other man-made resources used in production. Entrepreneurs are individuals who take risks and organize the other factors of production to create goods and services. Natural resources include land, water, minerals, and other raw materials used in production. Together, these factors of production contribute to the production and growth of an economy.

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    An oligopoly is where a market or industry is characterized by a small number of very large frims that have the power to influence the price of their product and/or resources

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    An oligopoly is a market structure in which a few large firms dominate the industry and have the ability to control prices and resources. These firms have significant market power, allowing them to influence the market conditions and set prices according to their own interests. This concentration of power can result in limited competition and barriers to entry for smaller firms. Therefore, the statement that an oligopoly is characterized by a small number of very large firms that can influence prices and resources is true.

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    Firm buy resources that they need in the production of goods and services is input market.

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    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    The statement is true because firms do indeed buy resources in the input market to use in the production of goods and services. Input markets are where firms purchase factors of production such as labor, raw materials, and machinery. These resources are then transformed into finished goods or services through the production process. Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the relationship between firms and input markets.

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    A perfect competition is where a market or industry characterized by a very large number of small firms producing an identical product so that none of the firms has any ability to influence price.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In a perfect competition, there are numerous small firms that produce the same product, resulting in a lack of market power for any individual firm. This means that no firm can influence the price of the product, as they are all price takers. Therefore, the statement is true.

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    Specialization is the breaking down of complex operation into simple tasks that are easily learned and performed.

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    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    Specialization involves dividing a complex operation into smaller, simpler tasks that can be easily learned and performed. This allows individuals to focus on specific tasks and become more efficient and skilled in those areas. By breaking down complex operations, specialization improves productivity and quality.

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  • 12. 

    The transfer of activities from the government to the public sector

    • Deregulation

    • Competition

    • Privatization

    Correct Answer
    A. Privatization
    Explanation
    Privatization refers to the process of transferring activities or assets from the government to the private sector. This often involves selling state-owned enterprises or services to private individuals or companies. Privatization is typically implemented to increase efficiency, promote competition, and reduce the government's role in the economy. By allowing private entities to take control, it is believed that market forces will drive innovation and improve the quality of goods or services provided. Therefore, privatization is the correct answer in the context of transferring activities from the government to the public sector.

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  • 13. 

    Situition in which quantity supplies exceeds quantity demanded

    • Surplus

    • Shortage

    • Supply

    • Excess

    Correct Answer
    A. Surplus
    Explanation
    A surplus occurs when the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded. This means that there is an excess supply in the market, leading to a surplus of the product. In this situation, sellers may need to lower prices or find alternative ways to sell their excess inventory. A surplus can also lead to a decrease in production and investment in the long run, as producers may reduce output to match the lower demand.

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    The willingness and ability of buyers to purchase a product or service.

    Correct Answer
    demand
    Explanation
    Demand refers to the willingness and ability of buyers to purchase a product or service. It represents the consumer's desire for a particular good or service at a given price and time. The concept of demand is crucial for businesses as it helps them understand the market and make decisions regarding pricing, production, and marketing strategies. By analyzing demand, businesses can determine the level of consumer interest and adjust their offerings accordingly to meet customer needs and maximize profits.

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    An exchange process between buyers and sellers of a particular good or service.

    Correct Answer
    market
    Explanation
    The term "market" refers to the exchange process between buyers and sellers of a specific good or service. It is the platform where buyers and sellers interact to buy and sell products or services. In a market, buyers express their demand for a product or service, while sellers offer their supply. This interaction determines the price and quantity of the goods or services being exchanged. Therefore, the correct answer is "market."

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  • 16. 

    A kind of command economy in which the government owns and operates the main industries, while individuals own and operate less crucial industries.

    • Communism

    • Capitalism

    • Socialism

    • Free market

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Socialism
    Explanation
    Socialism is the correct answer because it refers to an economic system where the government owns and operates the main industries, while individuals are allowed to own and operate less crucial industries. In a socialist system, the government plays a significant role in regulating and controlling the economy, aiming to achieve social equality and provide essential services to the citizens. This differs from communism, where the government owns and controls all industries, and capitalism, where private individuals or corporations own and operate industries with minimal government intervention.

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  • 17. 

    An economic system in which government controls all or most factors of production and makes all or most production decisions

    • Market economy

    • Command economy

    • Communism

    Correct Answer
    A. Command economy
    Explanation
    A command economy is an economic system where the government has control over all or most factors of production and makes all or most production decisions. In this system, the government determines what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and how they are distributed. The government also sets prices and wages. This type of economy is characterized by central planning and a lack of individual economic freedom.

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    A market or industry characterized by a large number of firms supplying products that are similar but distinctive enough from one another to five firms some ability to influence price.

    • Perfect competition

    • Monopolistic competition

    • Oligopoly

    Correct Answer
    A. Monopolistic competition
    Explanation
    Monopolistic competition is the correct answer because it describes a market or industry where there are many firms supplying products that are similar but have enough distinctiveness to give firms some ability to influence the price. In monopolistic competition, firms have some control over pricing due to product differentiation, but there are still many competitors in the market. This allows for a certain level of competition and choice for consumers while also giving firms some pricing power.

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    Firms supply goods and services in response to demand on the part of consumers.

    Correct Answer
    Output market
    Explanation
    The term "output market" refers to the market where firms supply their goods and services in response to the demand from consumers. In this market, consumers express their demand for specific products or services, and firms produce and supply those goods to meet the demand. This process is driven by the interaction between supply and demand, where firms aim to maximize their profits by supplying the right quantity and quality of goods that consumers are willing to purchase. Therefore, the correct answer is "Output market" as it accurately describes the relationship between firms and consumers in the context of supplying goods and services.

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  • 20. 

    Describe how the government influences business ( 6 points)

  • 21. 

    Describe the law of supply and demand. And how the equilibrium price is achieved.

  • 22. 

    Name the factors of production:

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