2. According to the discussion of capitalism in the text, which of the following statements is true? a. The means of production are held largely in private hands. b. The main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profits. c. The degree to which the government regulates private ownership and economic activity will vary. d. all of the above

1. According to Robert Reich, what is the goal of a business? a. Preserving the environment b. Creating and adhering to corporate social responsibility guidelines c. Generating profit 2. True or false, Simpson argues global corporations enhance economic freedom and their power causes conflicts of interest and social problems. a. True b. False 3. Which of the following is a rule that the Macdonald and Williams-Jones argue need to be applied if a company is going to use genetic testing or screening on their employees? a. It must be mandatory b. The employee must pay out of pocket for the procedure c. The employee cannot be terminated due to the test results 4. According to Pava, why should businesses be required to adhere to corporate social responsibility standards? a. They are involved in more than just making money b. They effect the environment c. They effect the lives of their employees d. All the above 5. Why does Palmer reject government intervention in controlling the timber…

“For most of the last 15 years, capital has been cheap. Since 2009, the after-tax cost of borrowing for some large companies has been below the rate of inflation, making their debt in real terms cost-free. All that changed in March 2022, when the world’s central banks began raising rates to curb rising inflation.”   The paragraph above is an example of: a. factors of production b. opportunity cost c. market failure d. externalities