Question

home depot is losing money all over the country. they are beginning to close many stores in many states. businesses and individual people might not be able to buy the supplies needed to help fix and build things. congress cannot have such a large, national company go out of business, so they loan home depot five billion dollars. now building supplies will be available for everyone. the economic goal being discussed in this situation is called _______.
○ security
○ efficiency
○ scarcity
○ stability
6 multiple choice 5 points
competition is a characteristic of capitalism that helps keep prices down as well as give consumers many choices for many goods and services. the only problem with competition for the producers (sellers of goods & services) is that it is difficult to _______.
○ buy properties to build their businesses
○ find equity from the government and banks for business loans
○ get and keep customers
○ hire enough employees to meet consumers’ needs

Explanation:

For the first question: The government intervenes to keep a major company operational, ensuring essential goods remain available and avoiding economic disruption, which aligns with the goal of stability.
For the second question: In a competitive capitalist market, producers face the challenge of attracting and retaining customers since consumers have many options to choose from.

Answer:

1. stability
2. get and keep customers