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Mr. Stickler's Liberty Christian Economics A & B Unit 3 Test Flashcards

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What is a "stop order" and what is the benefit of using it when buying stocks?   show
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What is a "limit order" and what is the benefit of using it when buying stocks?   show
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What does the term "P/E Ratio" mean?   show
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What does the P/E Ratio of a stock tell an investor?   show
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show A horizontal mergers occur when firms that make the same kind of product join forces. Vertical mergers occur when companies involved in different stages of manufacturing or marketing join forces. (Pg. 78)  
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show This is a firm that has at least four businesses, each making unrelated products and more responsible for a majority of its sales. (Pg. 76)  
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How are "conglomerates" formed?   show
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show A "multinational" is a corporation that has manufacturing or service operations in a number of different countries. One example is the General Motors Corporation. (Pgs. 76 & 77)  
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show This is a form of business organization recognized by law as a separate legal entity with all the rights of an individual. (Pg. 67)  
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What is a "proprietorship"?   show
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List one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage of a "proprietorship".   show
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show This is a kind of business owned by two or more people. (Pg. 64)  
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What are the two (2) kinds of "partnerships"?   show
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List one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage of a partnership.   show
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show An ownership certificate for a corporation. (Pg. 67)  
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show This is money - usually in the form of a check - that transfers a portion of a corporation's earnings to each stockholder. (Pg. 67)  
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show It represents basic ownership of a corporation. One benefit is that people who own common stock usually get one vote for each share of stock. (Pg. 67)  
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What is a "preferred stock"?   show
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What is a "bond"?   show
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What is the difference between a "stock" and a "mutual fund"?   show
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How are "mutual funds" operated?   show
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show This term refers to the noncash charge that firms (corporations) take for the general wear and tear on its capital goods (such as machinery and other equipment it owns). (Pg. 73)  
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What are "non-profit organizations"?   show
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show These are organizations that workers form to protect and represent its member's interests in various employment matters (such as pay and benefits). (Pg. 81)  
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show This term refers to times when unions participate in negotiations with management over pay, working hours, benefits, health care coverage, etc. (Pg. 80)  
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show This is an organization that promotes the welfare of its member businesses. They sponsor activities ranging from educational programs to lobbying for favorable business legislation. (Pg. 81)  
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