Economics: Productive Resources
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What determines a nation's productive resources?

  • Natural resources and human capital
  • Capital goods and entrepreneurship
  • GDP per capita
  • All of a nation's productive resources (correct)

What is a key function of natural resources in a country's economy?

  • To export to other countries
  • To increase the country's GDP
  • To establish markets for key products (correct)
  • To provide labor for industries

Which country is rich in natural resources like copper, coal, and iron ore?

  • Southeast Asia
  • China
  • Japan (correct)
  • India

What is an example of a capital good?

<p>Machinery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a country invests in its capital goods?

<p>GDP increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of investment in better machines and updated factories?

<p>Production of goods and services increases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of entrepreneurs in the economy?

<p>They help the economy grow by opening new businesses and developing new products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might an entrepreneur take a risk to start a business?

<p>They want to invest their own money to start a business (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hinders entrepreneurship in some countries?

<p>Government imposing high expenses on businesses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has made it easy for entrepreneurs to set up businesses?

<p>South Korea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take, on average, to start a new business worldwide?

<p>21 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many days does it take to start a new business in Japan?

<p>4 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do productive resources include?

<p>Materials and labor used to create goods and services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of natural resources in a country's economy?

<p>To fuel industries and generate income through exports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What affects which industries develop in a country?

<p>Availability of natural resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about a country's standard of living when its GDP per capita is compared to that of the United States?

<p>It is lower than that of the United States (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Southeast Asian country has the lowest GDP per capita?

<p>North Korea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of natural resources on a region's standard of living?

<p>It has a positive impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why many SE Asian countries are investing in colleges and universities?

<p>To keep up economically (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries has a self-reported national literacy rate of approximately 100%?

<p>North Korea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge facing North Korea's economy despite its high investment in education?

<p>Strict control of the Communist government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are investing aggressively in programs to train their people for specific jobs and industries?

<p>India, Japan, China, and South Korea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of education in North Korea?

<p>It is universal and funded by the government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Cho's experience in education and technology?

<p>To bridge the gap between education and technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a country's government imposing many regulations on businesses?

<p>It is challenging for entrepreneurship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fashion e-commerce site founded by Vivy Yusuf?

<p>Fashion Valet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is special about the brand 'duck'?

<p>It offers affordable and trendy hijabs for Muslim women (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the government of South Korea treated entrepreneurship?

<p>It has done an excellent job in supporting and training entrepreneurs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Glow Recipe after appearing on ABC's Shark Tank?

<p>It became famous (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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