Экономика англоязычных стран

Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: One of the deductions that can be made from income tax relates to _____________
charitable giving
national insurance contributions
national insurance benefits
betting and gaming
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Sluggish economic growth apparently diminished the prospects of realizing our_________________.
moderate employment and price stability goals
full employment and price fluctuation goals
low employment and price fluctuation goals
full employment and price stability goals
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: The government ______ the production of coal, steel, and ships; it also runs certain utilities, the railways, and most civil aviation.
interferes in
сontrols
does not control
does not interfere in
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Although the United Kingdom is one of Europe's leading fishing countries and is two-thirds self-sufficient in this sector, the industry has been____________________.
in short-term growth
in short-term decline
in long-term decline
in long-term growth
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: The Bank's price stability objective has two main elements: an annual ________ set each year by the Government and a commitment to an open and accountable policy-making regime.
inflation forecast
inflation report
inflation objective
inflation target
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The United Kingdom has a fiercely independent, developed, and international trading economy that was at the forefront of the 19th-century ___________________
Socialist Revolution
Capitalist Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Aglicultural Revolution
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: ____________ is the oldest, most common, and simplest form of business organization
The sole proprietorship
The limited partnership
The general partnership
The limited liability corporation
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: The Federal Reserve publishes data on ______ monetary aggregates.
two
four
many
three
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Non-discrimination is embodied in ________________
the safeguards principle
the most-favored nation principle
the contervailing principle
the antidumping principle
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: The bands and allowances of individual income tax are subject to statutory indexation provisions, announced at the time of the annual______, unless Parliament intervenes
Budget
Governmantal Regulation
Tax Code
Act of Parliament
Choose the right answer to the question: How does the Fed supply the reserves to the banking system?
The Federal Reserve supplies reserves to the banking system in two ways: 1) Lending through the Federal Reserve discount window; 2) Buying government securities (open market operations).
The Federal Reserve supplies reserves to the banking system in two ways: 1) Borrowing through the Federal Reserve discount window; 2) Selling government securities (open market operations).
The Federal Reserve supplies reserves to the banking system in two ways: 1) Borrowing through the Federal Reserve discount window; 2) Buying government securities (open market operations).
The Federal Reserve supplies reserves to the banking system in two ways: 1) Lending through the Federal Reserve discount window; 2) Selling government securities (open market operations).
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: A sound and stable ___________ is important in its own right and vital to the efficient conduct of monetary policy.
banking system
money system
financial system
tax system
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the European Community Customs Tariff?
The EU is a customs union. Member States charge a common tariff on goods from inside the EU.
The EU is a customs union. Member States charge a common tariff on foodstuff from outside the EU.
The EU is a customs union. Member States charge a common tariff on foodstuff from inside the EU.
The EU is a customs union. Member States charge a common tariff on goods from outside the EU.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: On 6 May 1997, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, announced that the Government was giving the Bank operational responsibility for ________________
default on payments
conducting monetary policy
being the lender of the last resort
setting interest rates
Choose the right answer to the question: How does the Bank of England maintain the stability of the financial system?
This the Bank seeks to achieve through monitoring developments in the financial system both at home and abroad; and through analysing the health of the domestic and international economy; through close co-operation with financial supervisors both domestically and internationally; and through promoting sound financial infrastructure including efficient payment and exchange arrangements.
This the Bank seeks to achieve through monitoring developments in the financial system both at home and abroad; and through analysing the health of the domestic and international economy; through close co-operation with financial supervisors both domestically and internationally; and through promoting sound financial infrastructure including efficient payment and settlement arrangements.
This the Bank seeks to achieve through monitoring developments in the tax system both at home and abroad; and through analysing the health of the domestic and international economy; through close co-operation with financial supervisors both domestically and internationally; and through promoting sound financial infrastructure including efficient payment and settlement arrangements.
This the Bank seeks to achieve through monitoring developments in the tax system both at home and abroad; and through analysing the health of the domestic and international economy; through close co-operation with financial supervisors both domestically and internationally; and through promoting sound financial infrastructure including efficient payment and exchange arrangements.
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: In preparing the Inflation Report and deciding on interest rates, the Bank and the MPC looks at a range of domestic and international _____________ factors, which will have a bearing on inflation over the future
economic and banking
economic and monetary
financal and monetary
banking and monetary
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: The use of the Bank's LOLR function must be carefully justified in terms of the damage that would result to the financial system and the wider economy if _____________ did not take place
regulation
settlement
payment
intervention
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The mineral industry accounts for approximately 6 percent of the GNP but employs less than 1 percent of the __________
trade unions
residents
work force
population
Choose the right answer to the question: How does the government exert considerable leverage on different economic sectors?
The government exerts considerable leverage on certain sectors of the economy as a manufacturer of goods notably in the aircraft and aerospace industries.
The government exerts considerable leverage on certain sectors of the economy as a merchendiser of goods notably in the aircraft and aerospace industries.
The government exerts considerable leverage on certain sectors of the economy as a purchaser of goods notably in the aircraft and aerospace industries.
The government exerts considerable leverage on certain sectors of the economy as a seller of goods notably in the aircraft and aerospace industries.
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the sole proprietorship?
Sole proprietorships are individually owned corporations and farms. The sole proprietorship can be organized very informally, is not subject to any federal or state regulation, and is relatively simple to manage and control.
Sole proprietorships are collectively owned businesses and farms. The sole proprietorship can be organized very informally, is not subject to much federal or state regulation, and is relatively simple to manage and control.
Sole proprietorships are individually owned businesses and farms. The sole proprietorship can be organized very informally, is not subject to any federal or state regulation, and is relatively simple to manage and control.
Sole proprietorships are individually owned businesses and farms. The sole proprietorship can be organized very informally, is not subject to much federal or state regulation, and is relatively simple to manage and control.
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: A ____________ is a separate legal entity which exists under the authority granted by statute.
partnership
public corporation
limited company
sole trader
Choose the right answer to the question: Why is the 2001 economic year unusual and important for the US economy?
2001 has been an interesting year for the economy because of the end of the first recession in a decade.
2001 has been an interesting year for the economy because of the beginning of the first recovery in a decade.
2001 has been an interesting year for the economy because of the end of the first recovery in a decade.
2001 has been an interesting year for the economy because of the beginning of the first recession in a decade.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The first monetary aggregate, M1, is made up of types of money commonly used for payment, basically _______
short-term credits
currency and overnight deposits
currency and checking deposits
long-term credits
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the forecasts about the recovery of the US economy?
The economy might very well have recovered quickly from this initial shock - there was a tax rebate on the way, the Federal Reserve had cut interest rates dramatically starting in January and continued through the summer.
The economy might very well have recovered slowly from this initial shock - there was a tax rebate on the way, the Federal Reserve had cut interest rates dramatically starting in January and continued through the summer.
The economy might not have recovered quickly from this initial shock - there was a tax rebate on the way, the Federal Reserve had cut interest rates dramatically starting in January and continued through the summer.
The economy might not have recovered at all from this initial shock - there was a tax rebate on the way, the Federal Reserve had cut interest rates dramatically starting in January and continued through the summer.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The liability of the members of a limited liability company is limited to ________________________
the member's personal investment in the company.
the member's personal dividends in the company.
the member's personal stake in the company.
the member's personal benefits in the company.
Choose the right answer to the question: How often does the Bank of England publishes the Inflation Report?
Monthly
Weekly
Quarterly
Daily
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: The ____________ can be divided into the private and public sectors
export
economy
market
banking
Choose the right answer to the question: How does the bank of England ensure the effectiveness of the UK’s financial services?
It aims to achieve these goals through its expertise in the market place; by acting as a catalyst to collective action when market forces alone are deficient, by supporting the development of a financial infrastructure that furthers these goals; by advising government; and by encouraging Brittish interests through its contacts with financial authorities overseas.
It aims to achieve these goals through its expertise in the market place; by acting as a catalyst to collective action when market forces alone are deficient, by supporting the development of a financial system that furthers these goals; by advising government; and by encouraging Brittish interests through its contacts with financial authorities in the EU.
It aims to achieve these goals through its expertise in the market place; by acting as a catalyst to collective action when market forces alone are deficient, by supporting the development of a financial infrastructure that furthers these goals; by advising government; and by encouraging Brittish interests through its contacts with financial authorities in the EU.
It aims to achieve these goals through its expertise in the market place; by acting as a catalyst to collective action when market forces alone are deficient, by supporting the development of a financial system that furthers these goals; by advising government; and by encouraging Brittish interests through its contacts with financial authorities overseas.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: There are no formal requirements for starting ___________________
a corporation
a general partnership
a limited liability company
a sole proprietorship
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the difference between a general partner’s status and a limited partner’s status?
General partners in a limited partnership have all the rights, duties and obligations of partners in a general partnership .The liability of a limited partner is generally limited to the amount that the limited partner initially contributed to the partnership; the limited partner generally does not participate in the control or management of the partnership; a limited partner may not contribute services to the partnership, only money or property; and, upon dissolution, a limited partner has priority over a general partner in asset distribution.
General partners in a limited partnership have all the rights, duties and obligations of partners in a general partnership . The liability of a limited partner is generally limited to the amount that the limited partner benefited from the partnership; the limited partner generally does not participate in the control or management of the partnership; a limited partner may not contribute services to the partnership, only money or property; and, upon dissolution, a limited partner has priority over a general partner in asset distribution.
General partners in a limited partnership have all the rights, duties and obligations of partners in a general partnership . The liability of a limited partner is generally limited to the amount that the limited partner initially contributed to the partnership; the limited partner generally participates in the control or management of the partnership; a limited partner may contribute services to the partnership, not only money or property; and, upon dissolution, a limited partner has priority over a general partner in asset distribution.
General partners in a limited partnership have all the rights, duties and obligations of partners in a general partnership . The liability of a limited partner is generally limited to the amount that the limited partner initially contributed to the partnership; the limited partner generally does not participate in the control or management of the partnership; a limited partner may not contribute services to the partnership, only money or property; and, upon dissolution, a limited partner has not priority over a general partner in asset distribution.
Choose the right answer to the question: What products does the UK import?
The country imports one-tenth of its beverages and about one-third of its machinery and aerospace equipment.
The country imports one-tenth of its foodstuffs and about one-third of its machinery and aerospace equipment.
The country imports one-tenth of its beverages and about one-third of its machinery and transport equipment.
The country imports one-tenth of its foodstuffs and about one-third of its machinery and transport equipment.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: By definition, recessions are deflatianasy events - they open up gaps between aggregate supply and demand that _______
inhibit monetary policy
inhibit pricing leverage
inhibit tax reforms
inhibit fiscal policy
Choose the right answer to the question: How is the income tax payment system organised?
Most income tax on earned income is deducted at the end of year by employers.
Most income tax on earned income is deducted at source by tax agents.
Most income tax on earned income is deducted at the end of year by tax agents.
Most income tax on earned income is deducted at source by employers.
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: ______________ is payable on many legal and commercial documents and its payment is indicated by stamps put on the documents following their presentation to the Stamp Office, unless an arrangement operates whereby the document has a printed indication of the amount of duty payable.
Council tax
Stamp duty
Stamp reserve duty
Betting duty
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: Stockholders and company officials are almost always _____________ personal loss, other than their own investments in the company's stock.
exposed to
subject to
unprotected from
protected from
Choose the right answer to the question: What are main energy resources in the UK?
The United Kingdom has larger energy resources--including oil, natural gas, and coal--than has any other EC member.
The United Kingdom has more limited energy resources--including oil, natural gas, and coal--than has any other EC member.
The United Kingdom has as many energy resources--including oil, natural gas, and coal--as has any other EC member.
The United Kingdom has less energy resources--including oil, natural gas, and coal--than has any other EC member.
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: A limited liability company is created by filing Articles of Organization with the______________.
Governor
President
Secretary of State
House of the Representatives
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The UK, through the FCO, is a major contributor to the__________________.
United Nations
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
International Commercial Chamber
Council of Europe
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the basic unit of production in the private sector?
In the private sector of the economy, the basic unit of production is the individual.
In the private sector of the economy, the basic unit of production is the business farm.
In the private sector of the economy, the basic unit of production is the corporation.
In the private sector of the economy, the basic unit of production is the business firm.
Choose the right answer to the question: What are main tax rates for income tax?
Taxable income is subject to different tax rates depending upon the 'tax band' that income falls within. The first £1,880 of taxable income is taxed at a lower rate of 13%. The next £27,520 is subject to the basic rate of 25%. For taxable income above the basic-rate limit of £29,400, that portion of income is taxed at the higher rate of 40%.
Taxable income is subject to different tax rates depending upon the 'tax band' that income falls within. The first £1,880 of taxable income is taxed at a lower rate of 10%. The next £27,520 is subject to the basic rate of 22%. For taxable income above the basic-rate limit of £29,400, that portion of income is taxed at the higher rate of 40%.
Taxable income is subject to different tax rates depending upon the 'tax band' that income falls within. The first £1,880 of taxable income is taxed at a lower rate of 10%. The next £27,520 is subject to the basic rate of 20%. For taxable income above the basic-rate limit of £29,400, that portion of income is taxed at the higher rate of 30%.
Taxable income is subject to different tax rates depending upon the 'tax band' that income falls within. The first £1,880 of taxable income is taxed at a lower rate of 13%. The next £27,520 is subject to the basic rate of 25%. For taxable income above the basic-rate limit of £29,400, that portion of income is taxed at the higher rate of 30%.
Choose the right answer to the question: How is the private sector made up?
The private sector is made up of members of the general public and firms owned by the government. These firms include sole traders, partnerships, limited companies (owned by private shareholders) and Public Corporations (also owned by private shareholders)
The private sector is made up of members of the general public and firms owned by the general public. These firms include sole traders, partnerships, limited companies (owned by private shareholders) and Public, Limited Companies (Plcs) (also owned by private shareholders)
The private sector is made up of members of the general public and firms owned by the government. These firms include sole traders, partnerships, limited companies (owned by private shareholders) and Public Limited Companies (Plcs) (also owned by private shareholders)
The private sector is made up of members of the general public and firms owned by the general public. These firms include sole traders, partnerships, limited companies (owned by private shareholders) and Public Corporations (also owned by private shareholders)
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the most important source of tax revenue?
The most important source of tax revenue is the corporate income tax
The most important source of tax revenue is the excise tax
The most important source of tax revenue is the personal income tax
The most important source of tax revenue is the payroll tax
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The Commonwealth is a unique organisation which brings together __________________
socilist and capitalist countries alike
industrial and agricultural countries alike
third world and developed countries alike
developing and developed countries alike
Choose the right answer to the question: Under which government did the process of privatisation start?
The Major administration followed a course of selling state-owned firms such as British Telecom back to the private sector
The Blair administration followed a course of selling state-owned firms such as British Telecom back to the private sector
The Thatcher administration followed a course of selling state-owned firms such as British Telecom back to the private sector
The Bush administration followed a course of selling state-owned firms such as British Telecom back to the private sector
Choose the right answer to the question: What is a for profit corporation?
A for profit corporation is an association of individuals created by law with powers and liabilities independent of its stockholders.
A for profit corporation is a partnership of individuals created by law with powers and liabilities independent of its stockholders.
A for profit corporation is a partnership of individuals created by law with powers and liabilities dependent on its stockholders.
A for profit corporation is an association of individuals created by law with powers and liabilities dependent on its stockholders.
Choose the right answer to the question: How is the VED raised?
The VED is raised through a system of licences, which is levied annually at £155 per car, with higher duties for commercial vehicles.
The VED is raised through a system of licences, which is levied monthly at £155 per car, with higher duties for commercial vehicles.
The VED is raised through a system of excise duties, which is levied monthly at £155 per car, with higher duties for commercial vehicles.
The VED is raised through a system of excise duties, which is levied annually at £155 per car, with higher duties for commercial vehicles.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: A resident is a person domiciled___________.
in the city for the entire tax year
in this state for the half of tax year
in this city for the half of tax year
in this state for the entire tax year
Choose the right answer to the question: What products does the UK export?
Products that feature prominently in British exports are machinery, automobiles and other transport equipment, computers, aerospace equipment, electrical and electronics goods, and oil.
Products that feature prominently in British exports are machinery, automobiles and other transport equipment, computers, aerospace equipment, electrical and electronics goods, and gas.
Products that feature prominently in British exports are machinery, automobiles and other transport equipment, computers, aerospace equipment, foodstuff and beverages, and oil.
Products that feature prominently in British exports are machinery, automobiles and other transport equipment, computers, aerospace equipment, foodstuff and beverages, and gas.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Using the tools of monetary policy, the Federal Reserve can affect _______________
the volume of money and tax rates
the value of money and tax rates
the volume of money and interest rates
the value of money and interest rates
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Growth can be described as the process of adding to the quantity and/or quality of _______________
our nation's resources
our nation's performance
our nation's labour
our nation's manufacturing