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Identify and discuss two factors from which economies of scale arise.

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Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 329 [641]: How are U.S. firms looking to cut health care costs?

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Figure 32.1
-Explain the shape of the inverted "U"-shaped function as depicted in Figure 32.1.

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-Explain the shape of the...

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Define consumer sovereignty.

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Explain some of the arguments on the "Pro-Growth" side of the growth debate.

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What is industrial policy? Explain why some economists believe the U.S. should adopt an industrial policy.

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Define external economies of scale.

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Discuss some of the controversy over immigration into the United States. From an economic growth standpoint, why is this so controversial?

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Define industrial policy. What are the arguments for and against industrial policy in the United States? Based on these arguments, do you feel that the government should pursue an industrial policy? Explain your answer in detail.

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If environmental pollution eventually declines as growth brings rising per-capita incomes, why should we be worried?

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Explain the four basic points of the anti-growth argument.

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List and discuss three tax laws which have been used to stimulate investment.

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List at least five policies that have either been suggested or have been enacted into law to increase the rate of economic growth in the United States.

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Explain why some economists argue that growth requires an unequal income distribution.

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Some critics argue that the income tax system and Social Security reduce saving. What suggestion do they offer to correct for the income tax system? What law was passed to allow earnings to accumulate without paying taxes? What were its provisions?

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Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 332 [644]: Why are productivity changes underreported?

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