If the United States has been selling more goods in the international  market than it has been buying, this could be for all the following reasons except: foreign goods are often much cheaper The value of the U.S. dollar has fallen substantially The quality of foreign products is similar to that of U.S. products The values of foreign currencies are rising relative to that of the U.S. dollar

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  1. If the United States has been selling more goods in the international  market than it has been buying, this could be for all the following reasons except:
    1. foreign goods are often much cheaper
    2. The value of the U.S. dollar has fallen substantially
    3. The quality of foreign products is similar to that of U.S. products
    4. The values of foreign currencies are rising relative to that of the U.S. dollar

 

  1. Elroy Hatchard is the sole proprietor of a gift shop in a small shopping center. Because he is a sole proprietor, Elroy’s profit from the business is:
    1. Totally tax-free
    2. Taxed as personal income
    3. Not subject to state or local taxes
    4. Taxed only when it is distributed to investor

 

  1. All of the following are normally considered advantages of the corporate form of business organization except:
    1. Unlimited liability
    2. Perpetual life
    3. Ease of ownership change
    4. More money for investment

            

 

  1. The heavy influence of such federal agencies as the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and hundreds of others on business activities is strong evidence that in the United States we live in a:
    1. Police state
    2. Mixed economy
    3. Socialist economy
    4. Centrally planned economy
  2. All of the following are normally considered to be important attributes in becoming a successful entrepreneur, except:
    1. Tolerance of uncertainty
    2. Self-direction
    3. Need for security
    4. Action-orientation
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