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Economics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the economic base of Georgia and the other southern colonies during the colonial period? | rice, indigo, wheat and forest products |
| Which invention had the greatest effect on Georgia's economy in the early 1800s? | cotton gin |
| When Georgia trades peanuts to china in exchange for toys, | both countries gain |
| Taxes on imported goods are known as | tariffs |
| What factor LEAST contributes to the success of an entrepreneur? | family money |
| What is not an example of a product made in Georgia today? | petroleum |
| Another name for the founder of a company is | entrepreneur |
| A motivating factor for entrepreneurs is the desire to | maximize their profit and gain weight |
| Entrepreneurs risk limited resources to provide innovative goods and earn services in the hope they would earn | profit |
| Delta Airlines is most closely associated with | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
| Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank became successful business man by | providing a wide assortment of products and the best costumer service |
| Most of Georgia revenue come from | income tax |
| Georgia-Pacific does NOT manufacture | pesticides |
| The largest percentage of state funds go to | education |
| Most of Georgia's revenue goes to provide what? | service to its citizens |
| What is the first step to developing Georgia state budget? | Each department submit request for funding |
| What factor MOST LIKELY determines whether funding for program is included in state budget? | the benefits and and cost effectiveness of a program |
| What is the advantage of a savings account over a checking account? | savings accounts pay a higher rate of interest |
| When is the best time to borrow money? | when interest rates are low |
| What is an example of a service industry? | tourism |