#1
Which of the following is considered a basic economic principle?
Opportunity cost
ExplanationThe value of the next best alternative forgone when a choice is made.
#2
What does GDP stand for in economics?
Gross Domestic Product
ExplanationThe total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders.
#3
What is the concept of 'utility' in economics?
The satisfaction or pleasure derived from consuming a good or service
ExplanationIt represents the benefit or value that consumers derive from a good or service.
#4
What does the law of demand state?
As price decreases, quantity demanded increases
ExplanationIt describes the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
#5
In economics, what does the term 'scarcity' refer to?
The situation where wants exceed available resources
ExplanationIt implies limited resources to fulfill unlimited wants and needs.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of perfect competition?
Barriers to entry
ExplanationPerfect competition implies no obstacles for new firms to enter the market.
#7
What is the formula for calculating price elasticity of demand?
Percentage change in quantity demanded / Percentage change in price
ExplanationIt measures the responsiveness of quantity demanded to a change in price.
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic of monopolistic competition?
Product differentiation
ExplanationFirms differentiate their products to distinguish them from competitors.
#9
What is the main function of a central bank in an economy?
To regulate monetary policy
ExplanationIt controls the money supply and interest rates to achieve economic goals.
#10
What is the term used to describe a situation where one party has more information than another in a transaction?
Information asymmetry
ExplanationIt occurs when one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other.
#11
According to the law of diminishing marginal utility, what happens as more units of a good are consumed?
Marginal utility decreases
ExplanationEach additional unit consumed provides less additional satisfaction.
#12
Which of the following is an example of a regressive tax?
Sales tax
ExplanationIt imposes a higher burden on lower-income individuals relative to their income.
#13
What does the term 'ceteris paribus' mean in economics?
All other things being equal
ExplanationIt assumes all other variables remain constant except the ones being studied.