Standard Oil and Antitrust Laws In response to the monopolistic practices of Standard Oil in the late 19th century, U.S. lawmakers enacted several antitrust laws to promote competition and regulate market power. This led to the eventual breakup of Standard Oil into smaller companies. Question: Which concept is the primary target of antitrust laws? A) Prevention of monopolies B) Promotion of free trade C) Encouragement of price fixing D) Protection of exports

Anti-trust laws are a form of government intervention in the economy that can limit the power of big businesses.

    In Texas, a family of three is considered to be living under the poverty line if their combined income is below how much? A) $20,440 B) $25,820 C) $30,000 D) $35,000

If the person decides to neglect the ladder, this could be associated as.. 

The Silk Road Trade The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century. This network was instrumental in the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture, exemplifying the power of supply and demand without centralized control. Question: What economic concept best describes the Silk Road’s impact on trade between Asia and Europe? A) Monopolistic competition B) Market dynamics of supply and demand C) Planned economic activity D) Government-regulated trade

The British East India Company and Free Markets The British East India Company’s monopoly restricted free trade and controlled prices in the colonial markets. This led to economic inefficiencies and a lack of market dynamism in the regions it dominated. Question: What does the presence of a monopoly like the British East India Company typically restrict in a market? A) Competition and free market dynamics B) Government intervention C) Consumer preferences D) Cost of production

What does the poverty line represent in the context of social safety nets? A) The minimum income needed to purchase a luxury car B) The minimum level of income deemed sufficient in a particular country to cover basic needs C) The average income level in urban areas D) The maximum income allowable for retirement savings contributions

High Interest Rates on Microloans While microloans are intended to help small entrepreneurs in countries like India and Guatemala to start businesses, excessively high-interest rates can instead keep them in debt, inadvertently contributing to the poverty trap. Question: Why might high interest rates on microloans contribute to the poverty trap for small entrepreneurs? A) They decrease the amount of debt owed over time. B) They can consume a significant portion of the business’s profit, making it hard to grow or even sustain the business. C) They reduce the desire to take risks. D) They ensure quicker repayment of loans.

Social Safety nets are not existent in the USA

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