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Basic Principles of Microeconomics Quiz

#1

What does the law of demand state in microeconomics?

As price increases, quantity demanded decreases
Explanation

Inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded

#2

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production in microeconomics?

Money
Explanation

Not directly involved in production process

#3

What is the opportunity cost?

The cost of the best alternative forgone
Explanation

Value of next best alternative

#4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a perfectly competitive market?

Numerous buyers and numerous sellers
Explanation

No individual seller or buyer can influence the market

#5

What is price elasticity of demand?

The responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in price
Explanation

Measure of sensitivity of quantity demanded to price changes

#6

What is the formula for calculating price elasticity of demand?

Percentage change in quantity demanded / Percentage change in price
Explanation

Measure of responsiveness of demand to price changes

#7

In microeconomics, what does the production possibility frontier represent?

The trade-off between two goods that can be produced efficiently
Explanation

Limit of production given available resources

#8

What is the difference between explicit and implicit costs in microeconomics?

Explicit costs involve monetary payments, while implicit costs do not
Explanation

Tangible vs. opportunity costs

#9

In microeconomics, what does the term 'market equilibrium' refer to?

A situation where quantity demanded equals quantity supplied
Explanation

Balanced supply and demand

#10

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of demand in microeconomics?

Technology
Explanation

Doesn't directly affect demand

#11

Which of the following best describes the concept of marginal utility?

Total satisfaction derived from consuming one more unit of a good
Explanation

Additional satisfaction from consuming one more unit

#12

What is the law of diminishing marginal returns in microeconomics?

As output increases, marginal product decreases
Explanation

Decrease in additional output with each additional unit of input

#13

What is consumer surplus in microeconomics?

The difference between the maximum price a consumer is willing to pay and the market price
Explanation

Benefit consumers receive from paying less than what they are willing to pay

#14

What is a monopoly in microeconomics?

A market structure with one seller and no close substitutes
Explanation

Single seller with market control

#15

What is the concept of utility in microeconomics?

The total satisfaction derived from consuming a combination of goods
Explanation

Measure of satisfaction from consuming goods or services

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