Cherry County is the largest county in Nebraska I don't think that their is a country in it but anyway hope this helps!
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Mixed economic systems are not laissez-faire systems, because the government is involved in planning the use of some resources and can exert control over businesses in the private sector. Governments may seek to redistribute wealth by taxing the private sector, and using funds from taxes to promote social objectives
The crowd with which Ben associates serves as a reference group.
A reference group refers to any group of people which share and influence other people's behaviors, ideas, beliefs, and opinions. Given that Ben spends a lot of time with the 'jocks,' Greg and Larry, he is considered by others a member of their group as he shares the same interests and ideas as them.