Экономика англоязычных стран

Choose the right term to fill in the gap: A mark is a word, name, symbol, or device (or any combination) used to _____________ of that person from the goods or services of others.
register the goods or services
incorporate the goods or services
create the goods or services
distinguish the goods or services
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the Class 1 National Insurance contributions?
Class 1 contributions are paid by two groups: employees as a tax on their earnings and self-employed as secondary contributions on those they employ. Since 1975, Class 1 contributions for both employers and employees have been earnings-related, subject to an earnings floor which until 1999 was the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL).
Class 1 contributions are paid by two groups: employees as a tax on their earnings and employers as secondary contributions on those they employ. Since 1975, Class 1 contributions for both employers and employees have been earnings-related, subject to an earnings floor which until 1999 was the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL).
Class 1 contributions are paid by two groups: employees as a tax on their earnings and employers as secondary contributions on those they employ. Since 1975, Class 1 contributions for both employers and employees have been earnings-related, subject to an earnings floor which until 1999 was the Upper Earnings Limit (UEL).
Class 1 contributions are paid by two groups: employees as a tax on their earnings and self-employed as secondary contributions on those they employ. Since 1975, Class 1 contributions for both employers and employees have been earnings-related, subject to an earnings floor which until 1999 was the Upper Earnings Limit (UEL).
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: A nonprofit is allowed to pay ____________ to its members, directors or officers for services rendered
reasonable benefits
reasonable compensation
reasonable dividents
reasonable wages
Choose the right answer to the question: What is a nonprofit corporation?
A nonprofit corporation is one in which no part of the income or profit of the corporation is distributed to the corporation's members, directors or officers except where allowed by law. A nonprofit is also forbidden from issuing shares of stock to its members.
A nonprofit corporation is one in which all the income or profit of the corporation is distributed to the corporation's members, directors or officers except where not allowed by law. A nonprofit is also forbidden from issuing shares of stock to its members.
A nonprofit corporation is one in which no part of the income or profit of the corporation is distributed to the corporation's members, directors or officers except where allowed by law. But a nonprofit is not forbidden from issuing shares of stock to its members.
A nonprofit corporation is one in which no part of the income or profit of the corporation is distributed to the corporation's shareholders except where allowed by law. A nonprofit is also forbidden from issuing shares of stock to its members.
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the responsibilities of the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs?
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) formulates and carries out U.S. foreign economic policy, integrating U.S. economic interests with our foreign policy goals so that U.S. firms and investors can compete on an equal basis with their counterparts overseas. It implements American economic policy in cooperation with U.S. companies, U.S. Government agencies, and other organizations.
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) formulates and carries out U.S. fiscal policy, integrating U.S. economic interests with our foreign policy goals so that U.S. firms and investors can compete on an equal basis with their counterparts overseas. It implements American economic policy in cooperation with U.S. companies, U.S. Government agencies, and other organizations.
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) formulates and carries out U.S. trade policy, integrating U.S. economic interests with our foreign policy goals so that U.S. firms and investors can compete on an equal basis with their counterparts overseas. It implements American economic policy in cooperation with U.S. companies, U.S. Government agencies, and other organizations.
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) formulates and carries out U.S. monetary policy, integrating U.S. economic interests with our foreign policy goals so that U.S. firms and investors can compete on an equal basis with their counterparts overseas. It implements American economic policy in cooperation with U.S. companies, U.S. Government agencies, and other organizations.
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: Companies involved in the extraction of oil and gas from the UK and its continental shelf (mainly the North Sea) are liable _______________ as well as corporation tax.
to value added tax
to petroleum revenue tax
to vehicle excise duty
to corporation tax
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the trends of the manufaсturing sector development?
The manufacturing industry as a whole has continued to shrink both in employment and in its contribution (now less than one-fourth) to the gross domestic product (GDP).
The manufacturing industry as a whole has continued to grow both in employment and in its contribution (now less than one-fourth) to the gross domestic product (GDP).
The manufacturing industry as a whole has continued to stagnate both in employment and in its contribution (now less than one-fourth) to the gross domestic product (GDP).
The manufacturing industry as a whole has continued to develop both in employment and in its contribution (now less than one-fourth) to the gross domestic product (GDP).
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: If two or more individuals do nothing more than verbally agree to conduct business as owners, _______
a limited liability company is formed
a professional corporation is formed
a general partnership is formed
a sole proprietorship is formed
Choose the right answer to the question: Why is it vital for an entrepreneur to determine the legal structure of the business?
To determine the legal structure i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc can be complex because trade law incorporates aspects of statutory law, case law procedural rules, and common law concepts. On top of all the legal aspects, there are also many practical considerations to examine.
To determine the legal structure i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc can be complex because US law incorporates aspects of statutory law, case law procedural rules, and common law concepts. On top of all the legal aspects, there are also many practical considerations to examine.
To determine the legal structure i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc can be complex because international law incorporates aspects of statutory law, case law procedural rules, and common law concepts. On top of all the legal aspects, there are also many practical considerations to examine.
To determine the legal structure i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc can be complex because business law incorporates aspects of statutory law, case law procedural rules, and common law concepts. On top of all the legal aspects, there are also many practical considerations to examine.
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the trends in the development of the service industry?
The most remarkable phenomenon characterizing the economy of the United Kingdom has been the growth of service industries.
The most remarkable phenomenon characterizing the economy of the United Kingdom has been the fall of service industries.
The most remarkable phenomenon characterizing the economy of the United Kingdom has been the stagnation of service industries.
The most remarkable phenomenon characterizing the economy of the United Kingdom has been the fluctuation of service industries.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs' International Finance and Development unit (EB/IFD ) promotes ___________________
U.S. economic development in time of global economic crisis
U.S. economic development through global economic instability
U.S. economic dominance through global economic stability
U.S. economic development through global economic stability
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the principal effort of the US government to foster the economy?
A principal effort of the government traditionally has been the fostering of competition through enforcement of antitrust laws. These are designed to combat collusion among companies with respect to prices, output levels, or market shares and, where feasible, to prevent mergers that significantly increase competition.
A principal effort of the government traditionally has been the fostering of competition through enforcement of antidumping laws. These are designed to combat collusion among companies with respect to prices, output levels, or market shares and, where feasible, to prevent mergers that significantly increase competition.
A principal effort of the government traditionally has been the fostering of competition through enforcement of antidumping laws. These are designed to combat collusion among companies with respect to prices, output levels, or market shares and, where feasible, to prevent mergers that significantly reduce competition.
A principal effort of the government traditionally has been the fostering of competition through enforcement of antitrust laws. These are designed to combat collusion among companies with respect to prices, output levels, or market shares and, where feasible, to prevent mergers that significantly reduce competition.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: With commercial intensification of yields and a high level of mechanization, supported initially by national policy and subsequently by the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the output of some agricultural products_____________.
has equaled demand
has exceeded supply
has exceeded demand
has equaled supply
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: More than 8 percent of the United Kingdom's land area is devoted ___________
to productive cattle
to productive forestry
to productive crops
to productive industry
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: The United Kingdom has a developed _____________________ economy that is largely based on services, especially international trade, and manufacturing.
mixed service and industrial enterprise
mixed private- and public-enterprise
mixed agriculture and industrial enterprise
mixed private and service enterprise
Choose the right answer to the question: What is a limited partnership?
A limited partnership is a partnership formed by two or more persons and having one or more general partners and one or more limited partners.
A limited partnership is a partnership formed by two or more persons and having no general partners but one or more limited partners.
A limited partnership is a partnership formed by two or more persons and having one or more limited partners.
A limited partnership is a partnership formed by two or more persons and having one or more general partners.
Choose the right answer to the question: How does the bank of England influences the cost of money?
The Bank of England influences the cost of money by altering the short-term nominal tax rate.
The Bank of England influences the cost of money by altering the long-term nominal tax rate.
The Bank of England influences the cost of money by altering the long-term nominal interest rate.
The Bank of England influences the cost of money by altering the short-term nominal interest rate.
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the function of the British Trade International?
British Trade International (BTI) brings together the work of the FCO and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on import and export.
British Trade International (BTI) brings together the work of the OECD and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on import and export.
British Trade International (BTI) brings together the work of the OECD and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on international trade and investment.
British Trade International (BTI) brings together the work of the FCO and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on international trade and investment.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The UK joined the European Economic Community (now the European Union, or EU) _________
in 1973
in 1989
in 1957
in 2000
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: International economics is growing in importance as a field of study because of __________________
the slow integration of international economic systems
the slow integration of international economic markets
the rapid integration of international economic systems
the rapid integration of international economic markets
Choose the right answer to the question: How is the public sector made up?
The Public Sector is made up of the central government in London, various local councils, and firms owned by the government (nationalised industries) such as the Post Office
The Public Sector is made up of the central government in London, various small corporations, and firms owned by the government (nationalised industries) such as the Post Office
The Public Sector is made up of the central government in London, various local councils, and firms owned by the general public (people’s capitalism) such as the Post Office
The Public Sector is made up of the central government in London, various small firms, and firms owned by the general public (people’s capitalism) such as the Post Office
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the composition of the UК financial market?
The United Kingdom has a number of organized financial markets: the securities markets, the Listed Securities Market, and the Second Market.
The United Kingdom has a number of organized financial markets: the securities markets, the Unlisted Securities Market, and the Listed Securities Market.
The United Kingdom has a number of organized financial markets: the securities markets, the Listed Securities Market, and the Third Market.
The United Kingdom has a number of organized financial markets: the securities markets, the Unlisted Securities Market, and the Third Market.
Choose the right answer to the question: What is a closely held corporation?
A closely held corporation is one where there are a big number of shareholders who own the corporation's shares, share transfer restrictions are likely, and the owners of the corporation are not usually the board members and officers who do not work for the corporation.
A closely held corporation is one where there are a small number of shareholders who own the corporation's shares, share transfer restrictions are likely, and the owners of the corporation are usually the board members and officers who also work for the corporation.
A closely held corporation is one where there are a big number of shareholders who own the corporation's shares, share transfer restrictions are likely, and the owners of the corporation are usually the board members and officers who also work for the corporation.
A closely held corporation is one where there are a small number of shareholders who own the corporation's shares, share transfer restrictions are likely, and the owners of the corporation are usually the board members and officers who do not work for the corporation.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Payment of National Insurance contributions entitles individuals to receipt of_____________________.
certain social security benefits
certain tax allowances
certain tax credits
certain charitable givings
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Private consumption rose 0.9% in Q4, with purchases of durables accounting for about two-thirds of that ___________.
Stagnation
Growth
Slowdown
Decrease
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: the nonprofit corporation does not pay _______
excise taxes
estate taxes
sales taxes
income taxes
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the brakets for the income tax?
The tax brackets in the United States are 15%-39,6%
The tax brackets in the United States are 13%-38,6%
The tax brackets in the United States are 10%-39,6%
The tax brackets in the United States are 10%-38,6%
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the preferential rates?
Preferential rates, providing for elimination or partial elimination of the full rate, apply in the context of preferential or free-trade agreements which the EU has entered into with OECD countries or groupings of OECD countries. To qualify for preferential treatment the goods must meet the relevant origin rules
Preferential rates, providing for elimination or partial elimination of the full rate, apply in the context of preferential or free-trade agreements which the EU has entered into with third countries or groupings of third countries. To qualify for preferential treatment the goods must meet the relevant origin rules
Preferential rates, providing for elimination or partial elimination of the full rate, apply in the context of preferential or free-trade agreements which the EU has entered into with third world countries or groupings of third world countries. To qualify for preferential treatment the goods must meet the relevant origin rules
Preferential rates, providing for elimination or partial elimination of the full rate, apply in the context of preferential or free-trade agreements which the EU has entered into with CIS countries or groupings of CIS countries. To qualify for preferential treatment the goods must meet the relevant origin rules
Choose the right answer to the question: In which field of the economy does the state influence on the activity?
Farming is a field in which the government slightly influences private economic activity.
Farming is a field in which the government strongly influences public economic activity.
Farming is a field in which the government slightly influences public economic activity.
Farming is a field in which the government strongly influences private economic activity.
Choose the right answer to the question: How does the state support farming?
It endeavours to support farm incomes through payments to farmers, controls on input, and the provision of storage and marketing facilities.
It endeavours to support farm incomes through payments to farmers, controls on output, price supports, and the provision of distribution and marketing facilities.
It endeavours to support farm incomes through payments to farmers, controls on input, lower taxes, and the provision of distribution and marketing facilities.
It endeavours to support farm incomes through payments to farmers, controls on output, price supports, and the provision of storage and marketing facilities.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: On the demand side, the government influences the economy through changes________________.
in tax and spending programs
in monetary and spending programs
in tax and consumption programs
in monetary and consumption programs
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The United States impinges on the economy of the rest of the world not only as a trading power but also as __________
a source of labour force
a source of natural resources
a source of investment capital
a source of service providers
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The major portion of the US money supply is supplied by _____________
private financial institutions
the government
disctrict federal reserves
foreign loans
Choose the right answer to the question: How does the monetary policy operate in the UK?
As in most other developed countries, monetary policy operates in the UK mainly through influencing the price of money, in other words the interest rate.
As in most other developed countries, monetary policy operates in the UK mainly through influencing the price of money, in other words the tax rate.
As in most other developed countries, monetary policy operates in the UK mainly through influencing the price of goods, in other words the interest rate.
As in most other developed countries, monetary policy operates in the UK mainly through influencing the price of goods, in other words the tax rate.
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the goals of monetary policy?
The Federal Reserve Act lays out the goals of monetary policy. It specifies that, in conducting monetary policy, the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee should seek “to promote effectively the goals of maximum employment, stable prices, and low long-term interest rates.”
The Federal Reserve Act lays out the goals of monetary policy. It specifies that, in conducting monetary policy, the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee should seek “to promote effectively the goals of medium employment, stable prices, and low long-term interest rates.”
The Federal Reserve Act lays out the goals of monetary policy. It specifies that, in conducting monetary policy, the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee should seek “to promote effectively the goals of low employment, stable prices, and high long-term interest rates.”
The Federal Reserve Act lays out the goals of monetary policy. It specifies that, in conducting monetary policy, the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee should seek “to promote effectively the goals of maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates.”
Choose the right answer to the question: What are the World Bank’s purposes?
The World Bank was designed to facilitate the provision of loans to countries requiring reconstruction after the war and to alleviate poverty in less developed countries
The World Bank was designed to facilitate the regulation of money supply to countries requiring financial reforms after the establishement of Bretton-Woods system and to alleviate poverty in less developed countries
The World Bank was designed to facilitate the regulation of money supply to countries requiring reconstruction after the war and to alleviate poverty in less developed countries
The World Bank was designed to facilitate the provision of loans to countries requiring financial reforms after the establishement of Bretton-Woods system and to alleviate poverty in less developed countries
Choose the right term to fill in the gap: All shareholders in the corporation are required ___________ to render the specific professional service of the corporation
to be authorized
to be licensed
to be asked
to be accepted
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: All profits and losses of the business in a sole proprietorship are reported directly to _____________
the owner's income tax return
the owner's articles of incorporation
the owner's annual report
the owner's memoramdum of association
Choose the right answer to the question: What is the Federal Reserve?
The Federal Reserve System is the nation's clearing bank.
The Federal Reserve System is the nation's Ministry of Finance.
The Federal Reserve System is the nation's Treasury.
The Federal Reserve System is the nation's central bank.
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Real interest rates-that is, ____
interest rates plus real inflation
interest rates plus expected inflation
interest rates net of expected inflation
interest rates net of real inflation
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: Direct investment abroad by U.S. firms is a ____________
irrelevant factor in the economies of Canada and many Latin American countries and is also important in Europe and in Asia
dominant factor in the economies of Canada and many Latin American countries but is unimportant in Europe and in Asia
dominant factor in the economies of Canada and many Latin American countries and is also important in Europe and in Asia
poor factor in the economies of Canada and many Latin American countries and is also important in Europe and in Asia
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The donation is deducted from pay __________ calculating tax due under PAYE.
While
As soon as
Before
After
Choose the right expression to continue the phrase: The majority of overseas trade is still carried by ___________
Road
Rail
Sea
Air
Choose the right answer to the question: What happens if the interest rates are too high?
If interest rates are too high, this may discourage borrowing and spending. That will help bring inflation down and may temporarily increase output and employment.
If interest rates are too high, this may discourage borrowing and spending. That will help bring inflation down but may temporarily reduce output and employment.
If interest rates are too high, this may discourage saving and spending. That will help bring inflation down but may temporarily reduce output and employment.
If interest rates are too high, this may discourage saving and spending. That will help bring inflation down and may temporarily increase output and employment.