Introduction to Economics: Master the Basics of Economic Principles

Question 1

In economic decision-making, which of the following is a key aspect of rational self-interest?

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People think about the possible outcomes of their choices.

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People always get the best possible results.

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People only care about helping others.

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People can predict the future perfectly.

Question 2

What is the definition of economics that emphasizes the concept of scarcity?

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Economics is the study of how individuals and societies make choices about allocating limited resources.

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Economics is the art of managing money and finances.

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Economics is the science of government policies affecting the economy.

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Economics is the study of profit maximization in business organizations.

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental concept of economics?

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The Concept of Diminishing Marginal Utility

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Scarcity and Limited Resources

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Opportunity Cost: The Trade-Off

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Supply and Demand: Market Interactions

Question 4

Which fundamental concept in economics emphasizes the limited availability of resources, necessitating decision-making?

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Scarcity

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Self-interest

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Opportunity cost

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Macroeconomics

Question 5

Which of the following economic concepts is primarily concerned with measuring the total value of goods and services produced in a country?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Scarcity

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Opportunity cost

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Demand

Question 6

In economics, opportunity cost refers to:

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Benefits given up by choosing one option over another

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Total cost of a choice

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Price difference between the chosen option and the next best option

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Time and effort spent making the decision

Question 7

What is the primary focus of the field of economics?

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How individuals make choices when resources are limited

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How businesses maximize their earnings

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How governments control economic activity

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How money operates within an economy

Question 8

What is a key characteristic that defines economics?

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Economics examines how individuals and societies make choices when resources are limited.

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Economics is an experimental science.

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Economics assumes that human behavior is always predictable.

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Economics relies solely on qualitative data to analyze economic events.

Question 9

What is a defining characteristic of economics?

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Examines human behavior and decision-making

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Investigates the causes of poverty

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Predicts future economic events

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Advocates for a particular economic ideology

Question 10

Which fundamental economic principle emphasizes the limited availability of resources compared to the unlimited wants of individuals?

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Scarcity

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Opportunity Cost

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Marginal Utility

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Economic Equilibrium

Question 11

In economics, what principle primarily guides individual decision-making and market behavior?

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Individuals prioritize maximizing their own benefit.

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Economic choices should focus on society's overall well-being.

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Businesses should prioritize profit, even if it harms society or the environment.

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Government intervention is essential for rational behavior in economic markets.

Question 12

What is the root cause of the fundamental economic problem?

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Scarce resources and unlimited desires

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Abundant resources and limited desires

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Fair distribution of resources and diverse preferences

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Government regulations and market imperfections

Question 13

In economic models, which assumption is commonly made?

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Only one variable changes at a time.

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All variables remain constant.

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The model perfectly reflects reality.

Question 14

What is the primary focus of economics?

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Decision-making in the face of scarcity

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Profit maximization

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Meeting societal needs

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Abundant production of goods and services

Question 15

Which of the following is a core principle of economics?

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People act rationally and make choices that benefit them.

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Prices are set by the interplay of supply and demand.

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Resources are endless and can be used without repercussions.

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Government involvement is necessary to ensure economic fairness.

Question 16

How does scarcity primarily influence economic decision-making?

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Forces individuals and societies to prioritize wants and needs, leading to rational choices based on limited resources.

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Eliminates the need for government intervention in economic systems.

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Has no significant impact on the value and pricing of goods and services.

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Eliminates the need for trade and exchange.

Question 17

In economics, the principle of rational self-interest suggests that individuals make decisions primarily to:

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Maximize their own benefit

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Fulfill moral obligations

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Conform to social expectations

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Minimize harm to others

Question 18

Scarcity means that resources are limited. How does this affect decision-making?

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People must choose how to use resources wisely.

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People can always get everything they want.

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People should only care about making money.

Question 19

In economics, the ceteris paribus assumption means that when we study the relationship between two economic variables, what do we assume about other factors?

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All other factors will stay the same.

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Only the price of the good being studied will change.

Question 20

In economics, the principle of rational self-interest suggests that individuals generally make decisions that:

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Maximize their own well-being

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Benefit society as a whole

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Minimize opportunity costs

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Follow ethical principles

Question 21

According to the principle of rational self-interest, individuals prioritize their own:

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Economic well-being

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Social acceptance

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Charitable intentions

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Cultural norms

Question 22

In economics, what is the best definition of opportunity cost?

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The value of the other choice that is not taken

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The time spent on the chosen action

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The money spent because of the decision

Question 23

In microeconomics, what is the primary area of study?

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Individual decision-making in specific markets

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Overall economic performance

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Global trade's impact on growth

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Economic policies for social issues

Question 24

Which of the following is a characteristic of positive economics?

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Predicting future economic outcomes using data and models

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Making value judgments about economic policies

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Relying on subjective opinions and personal beliefs

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Prescribing specific economic policies to be implemented

Question 25

Which fundamental economic concept describes the gap between limited resources and the seemingly endless desires of individuals?

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Scarcity

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Opportunity cost

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Rational self-interest

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Macroeconomics

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental economic questions that societies must answer?

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Inflation

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What to produce

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How to produce

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For whom to produce

Question 27

When deciding between two options, the opportunity cost of one option refers to:

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The value of the best alternative that was not selected

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The money spent on the chosen option

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The total cost of both options combined

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The price difference between the two options

Question 28

The fallacy of composition is an economic fallacy that assumes:

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What applies to an individual will also apply to a larger group or society.

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Individuals always act in their own best interests, even if it harms society.

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The economy is a zero-sum game where one person's gain requires another's loss.

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Government can eliminate economic inequality entirely.

Question 29

What is a primary objective of normative economics?

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Evaluating economic policies and making recommendations for improvement

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Describing economic phenomena without making value judgments

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Predicting future economic trends

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Providing a list of all possible economic policies

Question 30

Which principle is the foundation of all economic systems?

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Scarcity and Resource Allocation

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Abundant Resources

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Unlimited Desires

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Zero-Sum Game Dynamics

Question 31

In economics, what is the main reason people make decisions?

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To get the most benefit for themselves

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To fit in with others

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To follow traditions

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To do what is right

Question 32

Which term describes the logical error of assuming that what applies to an individual also applies to a group?

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Fallacy of Composition

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Groupthink

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Economic Determinism

Question 33

In economics, which field focuses on the behavior of individual markets, consumers, and firms?

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Microeconomics

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Macroeconomics

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Econometrics

Question 34

Which of the following is a concept NOT studied in microeconomics?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Supply and demand

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Consumer behavior

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Market structures

Question 35

What is a key characteristic of positive economics?

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Testing and verifying through data analysis

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Making judgments about economic policies

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Relying on intuition and beliefs

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Presenting statements that are always true

Question 36

In economics, scarcity refers to the situation where:

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Resources are finite relative to the seemingly insatiable wants of individuals.

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Resources are abundant compared to human desires.

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Individuals have limitless resources at their disposal.

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Resources are always adequate to meet all human needs and aspirations.

Question 37

The true cost of a choice includes not only the money spent, but also the:

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Value of the best alternative that is given up

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Total production costs incurred

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Difference between a good's price and its marginal cost

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Potential profit from an investment

Question 38

In normative economics, economists primarily:

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Make value judgments and propose policy recommendations based on their beliefs and ethical principles.

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Strictly adhere to objective analysis, avoiding any personal values or policy recommendations.

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Rely exclusively on mathematical models and empirical data to derive their conclusions.

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Describe economic phenomena without offering any policy recommendations or judgments.

Question 39

In economic models, the **ceteris paribus** assumption enables economists to:

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Isolate the impact of specific variables by holding other factors constant.

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Guarantee accurate predictions of real-world economic outcomes.

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Exclude the influence of non-economic factors on economic models.

Question 40

Which characteristic is NOT a feature of rational self-interest in economic decision-making?

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Prioritizing the well-being of others

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Maximizing personal satisfaction

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Evaluating long-term effects

Question 41

How does the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability change?

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It depends on factors like technology and government policies.

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It is always directly proportional.

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It is always inversely proportional.

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It is not related at all.

Question 42

Assess the effectiveness of government policies in addressing market failures, such as monopolies and externalities. Consider the factors that influence their success or failure.

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The effectiveness of government policies depends on the specific policy design and implementation.

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Government policies are always effective in correcting market inefficiencies.

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Government policies are rarely effective because market forces are inherently more efficient.

Question 43

The limited availability of resources compared to human desires is referred to as what fundamental economic idea?

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Scarcity

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Equilibrium

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Opportunity cost

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Elasticity

Question 44

When making a choice, the value of the next best alternative that is given up is known as:

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Opportunity cost

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Marginal utility

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Comparative advantage

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Market equilibrium

Question 45

Which graphical representation shows the relationship between price and the amount supplied?

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Supply curve

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Demand curve

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Budget line

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Indifference curve

Question 46

The point where quantity demanded and quantity supplied are equal is referred to as:

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Equilibrium

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Surplus

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Shortage

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Disequilibrium

Question 47

In a circular flow model, households primarily:

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Engage in all of the above

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Offer resources to businesses

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Buy goods and services from businesses

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Receive income from businesses

Question 48

The elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of:

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Quantity demanded to changes in price

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Price to changes in quantity demanded

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Supply to changes in price

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Demand to changes in income

Question 49

Which macroeconomic indicator measures a country's total annual value of produced goods and services?

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Gross domestic product (GDP)

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Unemployment rate

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Stock market index

Question 50

The government utilizes fiscal policy primarily to:

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Influence the economy's activity level

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Control the money supply's circulation

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Set interest rates

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Achieve all of the above

Question 51

How can government spending affect economic growth and stability?

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Government spending can stimulate growth in the short term, but may cause inflation and debt if not balanced.

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Government spending always boosts economic growth and stability.

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Government spending always leads to economic instability and unemployment.

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Government spending has no impact on economic growth or stability.

Question 52

How does international trade contribute to and potentially challenge economic growth and development?

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Trade promotes competition, leading to lower prices and increased innovation.

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Trade may result in job losses in certain sectors.

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Trade deficits invariably lead to economic decline.

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Trade has no impact on a country's standard of living.

Question 53

How can technological advancements impact jobs?

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Technology's impact on jobs varies: some jobs are lost, while others are created, depending on the industry and skills needed.

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Technology mainly causes job losses, with few new jobs created.

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Technology always creates more jobs than it eliminates.

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Technology has no effect on jobs.

Question 54

What is the fundamental concept in economics that refers to the limited availability of resources to satisfy human wants?

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Scarcity

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Marginal utility

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Opportunity cost

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Supply and demand

Question 55

In a market economy, what factors determine the price and quantity of goods and services?

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Interaction of supply and demand

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Government regulations

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Consumer preferences

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Producer costs

Question 56

Which economic system is defined by private ownership of resources and market-driven allocation of goods and services?

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Capitalism

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Command economy

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Mixed economy

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Socialism

Question 57

What concept refers to the additional satisfaction gained from consuming an additional unit of a good or service?

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Marginal utility

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Total utility

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Consumer surplus

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Producer surplus

Question 58

In a free market, what condition represents market equilibrium?

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Supply equals demand

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Supply exceeds demand

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Demand exceeds supply

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Price is set by the government

Question 59

According to the law of diminishing marginal utility, what happens to the additional satisfaction (marginal utility) as the consumption of a good or service increases?

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It decreases

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It increases at a constant rate

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It remains the same

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It increases exponentially

Question 60

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of economics?

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The study of how individuals and societies make choices about allocating scarce resources to satisfy their unlimited wants and needs.

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The production, circulation, and consumption of goods and services.

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Government regulations and policies that influence economic activity

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The analysis of financial markets and investments.

Question 61

What is the foundational economic problem resulting from scarcity?

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Insufficient resources relative to unlimited wants.

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Unlimited resources and limited wants.

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Government regulations that restrict economic growth.

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Economic inequality and social conflict.

Question 62

In a market economy, how is the price of a good or service typically determined?

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Interactions of supply and demand

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Government regulations

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Production costs

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Consumer preferences alone

Question 63

What is the primary distinction between microeconomics and macroeconomics?

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Microeconomics examines individual markets, while macroeconomics examines the economy as a whole.

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Microeconomics focuses on supply and demand, while macroeconomics focuses on inflation and unemployment.

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Microeconomics is theoretical, while macroeconomics is applied.

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Microeconomics studies short-term economic phenomena, while macroeconomics studies long-term economic phenomena.

Question 64

Which characteristic is NOT associated with a perfectly competitive market?

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Restrictions on market entry and exit

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Numerous buyers and sellers

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Identical products

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Firms are price takers