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In one to two sentences, describe one advantage and one disadvantage for a business when it receives a loan.(2 points)

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Price controls on rents are frequently implemented by governments in an effort to protect renters from high housing prices. Differentiate the type of price control used from other potential price controls, and then formulate reasons as to why governments should be careful when implementing these types of controls.(4 points)

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In one to two sentences, identify one way monopolistic competition and monopoly market structures are the same and one way they are different.(2 points)

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In one to two sentences, explain the difference between geographic mobility and occupational mobility. Provide an example of each.(2 points)

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List the major antitrust acts of the United States. Explain why each act was created, whether it was effective or ineffective, and what each act did regarding fighting monopolies and creating fair competition.(4 points)

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One advantage of receiving a loan for a business is that it provides immediate capital to invest in growth opportunities, such as expanding operations or purchasing inventory. Conversely, a disadvantage is that the business incurs debt, which requires regular repayments and can strain cash flow, especially if revenues do not increase as anticipated.
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Price controls on rents, known as rent ceilings, are a specific type of price control that sets a maximum price landlords can charge for rental properties, aimed at making housing more affordable. Unlike other price controls, such as price floors (e.g., minimum wage), which set a minimum allowable price, rent ceilings can lead to shortages in the housing market, as landlords may be discouraged from maintaining or building new properties due to reduced profitability. Governments should be cautious when implementing rent controls because they can create unintended consequences, such as decreased housing supply, lower quality of rental units, and increased discrimination against potential tenants, ultimately harming the very individuals these policies intend to help.
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Both monopolistic competition and monopoly market structures involve firms having some degree of market power to influence prices rather than being price takers. However, they differ in that monopolistic competition consists of many firms selling differentiated products, while a monopoly consists of a single firm that is the sole provider of a unique product or service.
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Geographic mobility refers to the ability and willingness of workers to relocate to different areas for employment, such as a person moving from a rural town to a city to accept a job offer. In contrast, occupational mobility involves the ability to change professions or jobs, such as a factory worker retraining to become a nurse, which allows them to shift from one career path to another.
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1. **Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)**: Created to combat monopolies that restrained trade and commerce, this act was effective in establishing a foundation for antitrust laws. It prohibited contracts, combinations, or conspiracies that restrained trade and made monopolization a criminal offense, allowing the government to break up large monopolistic companies.

2. **Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)**: Established to address gaps in the Sherman Act, particularly concerning anti-competitive practices like price discrimination and exclusive agreements. This act was effective in providing more specific regulations against anti-competitive practices and allowed for civil suits, enabling individuals to seek damages.

3. **Federal Trade Commission Act (1914)**: Created to establish the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prevent unfair methods of competition and protect consumers from deceptive practices. It was effective in fostering fair competition by monitoring business practices and has the authority to investigate and enforce actions against companies engaged in anti-competitive behavior.

4. **Robinson-Patman Act (1936)**: Designed to address price discrimination, it aimed to protect small retailers from unfair pricing practices by larger competitors. Its effectiveness has been mixed, as the enforcement and interpretation of price discrimination cases have been complex, but it provided more tools for addressing anti-competitive pricing strategies in the marketplace.

Each of these acts played a critical role in fighting monopolies and creating a framework for fair competition in the American economy.