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California Facts

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U.S. Economy

Which concept helps explain why technology firms cluster in Silicon Valley?

Comparative isolation
Subsistence farming
Agglomeration economies
Political secession

Correct answer(s):

Agglomeration economies

U.S. Economy

How does San Diego’s location influence its economy?

It isolates the city from trade.
It places San Diego next to Canada.
Its proximity to Mexico supports cross-border trade and labor connections.
It prevents international business.

Correct answer(s):

Its proximity to Mexico supports cross-border trade and labor connections.

U.S. Economy

Which measure is most appropriate for comparing California’s total economic output with another state?

Population density
GDP
Median household income only
State tax revenue only

Correct answer(s):

GDP

U.S. Economy

Why can nominal GDP rise even when real production changes little?

Nominal GDP ignores prices.
Population density must fall.
Prices may rise.
The coastline becomes longer.

Correct answer(s):

Prices may rise.

U.S. Economy

Why do economists use real GDP?

To count only tax revenue
To calculate state borders
To measure rainfall
To measure output changes after adjusting for price changes

Correct answer(s):

To measure output changes after adjusting for price changes