Author: John Bouman

Fact #1

In 1990 the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States was $1.16. In any year, it is safer to drive without distractions. Use electronic gadgets and apply make-up before or after driving. Stay safe and stay...

Read More

Fact #2

Until recently, the combined (federal, state, local) top corporate income tax rate in the United States wa 39.2% (average for all states). It was the highest in the world until the top federal corporate rate was reduced to 21% starting January 1, 2018. The top rate in Japan is 38%. The top rate in Switzerland is 22%. The top rate in Brazil is 34%. The top rate in Mexico is 30%. The top rate in Canada is 34%. The top rate for trading income in Ireland is 12.5%....

Read More

Fact #3

2017 Median income for households in the United States was $56,516. 2013 Median income for households in the United States was $51,939. It was $51,017 in 2012 and $51,100 in 2011. Asian Americans had the highest household incomes, followed by whites, Hispanics, and African Americans (34,598). Source:...

Read More

Test Your Knowledge!

  Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 10 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Information This is a ten question multiple-choice quiz covering the material in this Unit. I hope you do well! You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again. Quiz is loading... You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz. You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz: Results 0 of 10 questions answered correctly Your time: Time has elapsed You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) Categories Not categorized 0% Thank you for completing this quiz. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Answered Review Question 1 of 10 1. Question 10 points In a flexible currency exchange rate market, values of currencies are determined by: The demand for and the supply of currencies. the IMF and the World Bank. the central banks of the countries in charge of the currencies. the Federal Reserve Correct Good job! Incorrect Question 2 of 10 2. Question 10 points Bitcoins are a relatively new electronic currency. Which of the following is a characteristic of bitcoins? They are inexpensive and quick to transfer. They cannot be used in illegal transactions. The value of Bitcoins relative to the dollar is fixed. All of the listed choices are characteristic of...

Read More

Test Your Knowledge!

  Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 10 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Information This is a ten question multiple-choice quiz covering the material in this Unit. I hope you do well! You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again. Quiz is loading... You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz. You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz: Results 0 of 10 questions answered correctly Your time: Time has elapsed You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) Categories Not categorized 0% Thank you for completing this quiz. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Answered Review Question 1 of 10 1. Question 10 points A monopoly is an industry in which there is/are _________ seller(s) or in which _______ seller(s) have a dominant market share. In Latin the word monopoly means _______ _______. one; one; one seller two; two; two sellers many; many; many sellers no; no; no seller Correct Good job! Incorrect Question 2 of 10 2. Question 10 points Our text distinguishes between ___________ and ______________ monopolies. Because _____________, by law, face no competition, they tend to be _____ efficient. government granted; free market; government granted monopolies; less free market; government granted; free market; more free market; government granted; free market; less government...

Read More