Economics Trivia

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    Dieter Zetsche is the CEO of what company in 2006?

    • Ford
    • Daimler-Chrysler
    • IBM
    • GM
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  • 2. 

    A Trinitron is a TV made by what mega-company?

    • Disney

    • Panasonic

    • Sony

    • Microsoft

    Correct Answer
    A. Sony
  • 3. 

    Which aerospace manufacturer was in negotiations with its machinists in 2002?

    • Delta

    • United Airlines

    • Boeing

    • NASA

    Correct Answer
    A. Boeing
  • 4. 

    What state went to court to block the sale of the Hershey Company?

    • Michigan

    • Californian

    • Pennsylvania

    • New York

    Correct Answer
    A. Pennsylvania
  • 5. 

    What company did Roche Co. sell it's vitamin business to?

    • D-S-M

    • Gm

    • Ge

    • Disney

    Correct Answer
    A. D-S-M
  • 6. 

    What country is the chemical company D-S-M located in?

    • England

    • Netherlands

    • United States

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Netherlands
  • 7. 

    What was Disneyland Paris called originally?

    • Euro-Disney

    • Disneyland France

    • Disney's Palace

    • Disney East

    Correct Answer
    A. Euro-Disney
  • 8. 

    Steve Covey wrote what popular business book?

    • 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People

    • 12 Habits Of Christmas

    • 7 Habits Of Happy Ceos

    • 7 Hobbies Of Highly Lazy People

    Correct Answer
    A. 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
  • 9. 

    Who did German company ABB Ltd. sell its financing business to?

    • G.E.

    • GM

    • Ford

    • Citigroup

    Correct Answer
    A. G.E.
  • 10. 

    What governmental department keeps track of U.S. construction spending?

    • Commerce Department

    • Federal Reserve

    • Justice Department

    • Treasury Department

    Correct Answer
    A. Commerce Department
  • 11. 

    In 2002, bankruptcy courts blocked the sale of what internet company?

    • Napster

    • Msn

    • Yahoo

    • AOL

    Correct Answer
    A. Napster
  • 12. 

    What part of it's business did Qwest Communications sell off to avoid bankruptcy?

    • Silicon Chip Manufacturers

    • Online Brokerages

    • Online Book Sellers

    • Phone Book Business

    Correct Answer
    A. Phone Book Business
  • 13. 

    What country was the 2002 UN World Summit of Sustainable Development held in?

    • Belgium

    • South Africa

    • Australia

    • United States

    Correct Answer
    A. South Africa
  • 14. 

    What does the Hershey Trust benefit?

    • Oompa Loompas

    • A Research Center For Childhood Diseases

    • A Home For The Elderly

    • A School For Orphans

    Correct Answer
    A. A School For Orphans
  • 15. 

    What food company could be sold for as much as 15 billion dollars?

    • McDonald's

    • Coca Cola

    • Burger King

    • Hershey

    Correct Answer
    A. Hershey
  • 16. 

    What was the Roche Co. fined for in the US, Canada and Australia?

    • Short Selling

    • Insider Trading

    • Price Fixing

    • Stock Blocking

    Correct Answer
    A. Price Fixing

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