Economics Study Guide Quiz
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- 1.
In what country was the 2002 G8 meetings held?
- A.
France
- B.
Canada
- C.
Russia
- D.
USA
Correct Answer
B. Canada -
- 2.
What year was Russia introduced as a full partner to the G7, making it the G8?
- A.
1990
- B.
1997
- C.
2001
- D.
1983
Correct Answer
B. 1997 -
- 3.
Which is true about the former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, Alan Greenspan?
- A.
Studied Music At The Juilliard School
- B.
Failed Algebra In School
- C.
Worked For Coca Cola
- D.
Was An Army General
Correct Answer
A. Studied Music At The Juilliard School -
- 4.
What year was Alan Greenspan first nominated as Fed chairman?
- A.
1968
- B.
1987
- C.
1992
- D.
1955
Correct Answer
B. 1987 -
- 5.
Where is it reportedly that Alan Greenspan wrote all his speeches?
- A.
In A D.C. Park
- B.
Traveling To The Office In A Cab
- C.
In His Bathtub
- D.
He Doesn't Write Them
Correct Answer
C. In His Bathtub -
- 6.
Who said "A creative economy is the fuel of magnificence"?
- A.
Alan Greenspan
- B.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
- C.
Luther H. Hodges
- D.
George W. Bush
Correct Answer
B. RalpH Waldo Emerson -
- 7.
The U.S. leads the world in gross domestic product how far ahead is the U.S. from the second country?
- A.
More Then 10 Times Ahead
- B.
More Then 2 Times Ahead
- C.
More Then 4 Times Ahead
- D.
25% Ahead
Correct Answer
B. More Then 2 Times Ahead -
- 8.
Who is Gary Winnick?
- A.
Former CEO Of Worldcom
- B.
Former CFO Of Enron
- C.
Former CEO Of Global Crossing
- D.
Former CEO Of Tyco
Correct Answer
C. Former CEO Of Global Crossing -
- 9.
Who wrote "Changing Fortunes: The World's Money and the Threat to American Leadership" (1992)?
- A.
Paul Volcker
- B.
Jack D. Schwager
- C.
Alan Greenspan
- D.
Edwin Lefevre
Correct Answer
A. Paul Volcker -
- 10.
What is the "Vedomosti"?
- A.
Business Newspaper In Russia
- B.
Stock Exchange In Moscow
- C.
Business Newspaper In Italy
- D.
Office Building In Russia
Correct Answer
A. Business Newspaper In Russia -
- 11.
What year did the "euro" become an official currency?
- A.
2001
- B.
2000
- C.
1999
- D.
1990
Correct Answer
C. 1999 -
- 12.
In what city can you find the Royal Canadian Mint?
- A.
Toronto
- B.
Sussex
- C.
Windsor
- D.
Ottawa
Correct Answer
D. Ottawa -
- 13.
Where was the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) signed?
- A.
Morocco
- B.
Geneva
- C.
London
- D.
Washington
Correct Answer
A. Morocco -
- 14.
What group was established as the successor to GATT?
- A.
World Health Organization
- B.
United Nations
- C.
North American Free Trade Agreement
- D.
World Trade Organization
Correct Answer
D. World Trade Organization -
- 15.
Which country produces the most gold?
- A.
United States
- B.
South America
- C.
South Africa
- D.
Mexico
Correct Answer
C. South Africa -
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