Question 1

According to the Economic Freedom of the World measure,between 2000 and 2009 the economic freedom of the United States

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A)  declined and its rank fell from third to tenth during this period.
B)  increased,and the U.S.became the freest economy in the world during this decade.
C)  was largely unchanged and the U.S.remained the third freest economy in the world,behind only Hong Kong and Singapore.
D)  decreased,but the U.S.was still the freest economy in the world in 2009.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Compared to countries with less economic freedom,countries with more economic freedom

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A)  achieve higher per person income levels,but they also have higher poverty rates.
B)  grow more rapidly,but the income levels of the poor are largely unaffected by the higher growth rates of the freer economies.
C)  achieve both higher income levels per person and lower rates of poverty.
D)  grow less rapidly and experience higher poverty rates.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

In order to achieve a high economic freedom rating,a country must

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A)  elect political officials democratically.
B)  protect property rights,enforce contracts even-handedly,and rely extensively on markets to allocate goods and services.
C)  provide citizens with housing,health care,and other basic goods free of charge.
D)  use the taxing power of the state to redistribute income from the rich to the poor and thereby promote income equality.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Since the mid-1980s,the overall Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) ratings of most countries have been increasing due to

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A)  more stable monetary policies.
B)  lower tax rates.
C)  trade liberalization.
D)  All of the above.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following countries have the highest per person income levels?

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A)  China and Russia
B)  France and Germany
C)  Ireland and the United States
D)  Australia and JapanE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The purchasing power parity method of comparing income levels across countries

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A)  calculates the cost of purchasing a common bundle of goods in each country and then uses this price index to convert each country's income to a common currency.
B)  uses the exchange rate to convert the income level of each country to a common currency.
C)  uses the prime interest rate in each country to convert the income level of each country to a common currency.
D)  calculates the ratio of imports relative to exports in each country and then uses this ratio to convert each country's income to a common currency.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the growth record of LDCs over the past 25 years?

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A)  All have been growing rapidly.
B)  All have experienced negative growth rates.
C)  Some are among the highest growth countries,whereas others are among the lowest.
D)  None of the above.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Democracy tends to best promote freedom when there is

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A)  unrestrained executive and legislative majority power.
B)  constitutional protection of private property rights.
C)  a large and centralized government sector.
D)  all of the above.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

In order to achieve a high economic freedom rating,a country must

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A)  provide secure protection of privately owned property and evenhanded enforcement of contracts.
B)  refrain from creating barriers that limit domestic and international trade.
C)  rely more fully on markets rather than governments to allocate goods and resources.
D)  all of the above.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following countries had the highest growth rate of per capita GDP over the past 27 years?

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A)  China
B)  Madagascar
C)  Haiti
D)  United StatesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Some low-income countries generally remain poor because

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A)  their institutional arrangements and policies often discourage productive activity and reduce the potential gains from specialization and exchange.
B)  they are oppressed by developed nations that benefit from the cheap goods available from countries with low wage rates.
C)  they are poorly endowed with natural resources,which are essential for long-term growth.
D)  when the average income level is low,workers have little incentive to earn higher incomes.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Countries with more economic freedom during 1980-2009 tended to

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A)  grow more rapidly,but the 2009 income levels of the freer economies were still lower than those that were less free.
B)  achieve higher levels of income but the growth rates of the less free economies have been more rapid in recent years.
C)  achieve both more rapid growth and higher income levels than those that were less free.
D)  grow less rapidly and the 2009 income levels of the freer economies were lower than those that were less free.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following economies is most economically free?

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A)  Hong-Kong
B)  Russia
C)  Algeria
D)  MyanmarE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The income per person in the quartile of countries with the most economic freedom was approximately ____ times the figure for the least free group of countries.

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A)  2
B)  4
C)  5
D)  8E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Other things constant,countries that invest more will grow

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A)  more rapidly.
B)  less rapidly.
C)  at the same rate.
D)  at exactly 2% per year.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following will increase economic freedom?

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A)  subsidies and regulations that favor business
B)  high tariff rates
C)  high marginal tax rates
D)  protection of persons and their property from aggressionE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following economies have the highest degree of economic freedom?

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A)  Hong Kong and Singapore
B)  Argentina and Brazil
C)  Germany and Italy
D)  Russia and NigeriaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Compared to those with less economic freedom,countries with more economic freedom generally have ____ per capita GDP levels and ____ growth rates.

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A)  lower;less rapid
B)  lower;more rapid
C)  higher;less rapid
D)  higher;more rapidE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following would contribute to a higher Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) rating for a country?

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A)  low taxes
B)  rapid inflation
C)  high tariffs on imported goods
D)  government spending being a large share of the economyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

According to the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) rating,which of the following countries has the highest level of economic freedom?

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A)  Singapore
B)  Brazil
C)  Myanmar
D)  Democratic Republic of CongoE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 17: Institutions,policies,and Cross-Country Differences in Income and Growth

In order to achieve a high economic freedom rating,a country must

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According to the Economic Freedom of the World measure,between 2000 and 2009 the economic freedom of the United States

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Which of the following will increase economic freedom?

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The income per person in the quartile of countries with the most economic freedom was approximately ____ times the figure for the least free group of countries.

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Some low-income countries generally remain poor because

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Compared to countries with less economic freedom,countries with more economic freedom

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Countries with more economic freedom during 1980-2009 tended to

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Which of the following countries have the highest per person income levels?

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In order to achieve a high economic freedom rating,a country must

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Other things constant,countries that invest more will grow

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Which of the following is true regarding the growth record of LDCs over the past 25 years?

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According to the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) rating,which of the following countries has the highest level of economic freedom?

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Since the mid-1980s,the overall Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) ratings of most countries have been increasing due to

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Which of the following economies is most economically free?

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Which of the following would contribute to a higher Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) rating for a country?

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Democracy tends to best promote freedom when there is

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The purchasing power parity method of comparing income levels across countries

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Which of the following economies have the highest degree of economic freedom?

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Which of the following countries had the highest growth rate of per capita GDP over the past 27 years?

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Compared to those with less economic freedom,countries with more economic freedom generally have ____ per capita GDP levels and ____ growth rates.

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