#1
Which of the following is NOT considered an economic indicator?
National Anthem
ExplanationNational Anthem is not a measure of economic activity.
#2
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
ExplanationGDP measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country.
#3
Which of the following economic indicators measures the overall health of the labor market?
Unemployment Rate
ExplanationUnemployment Rate indicates the percentage of people who are unemployed and actively seeking employment.
#4
What is the formula for calculating GDP?
GDP = Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + Net Exports
ExplanationGDP is calculated by summing up consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.
#5
Which of the following is a lagging economic indicator?
Unemployment Rate
ExplanationUnemployment Rate is a lagging indicator, reflecting past economic conditions.
#6
What does the 'Real' in Real GDP refer to?
Adjusted for inflation
ExplanationReal GDP accounts for inflationary effects, providing a more accurate measure of economic output.
#7
Which of the following is a factor affecting GDP growth?
Government Spending
ExplanationGovernment Spending directly contributes to GDP.
#8
What does a decrease in Consumer Confidence usually indicate for GDP?
Decrease in GDP
ExplanationDecreased consumer confidence often leads to decreased spending, thus lowering GDP.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a leading economic indicator?
GDP Growth Rate
ExplanationGDP Growth Rate is a lagging indicator, not a leading one.
#10
What is the primary purpose of calculating GDP per capita?
To measure the economic well-being of individuals in a country
ExplanationGDP per capita provides an estimate of average income and economic well-being per person in a country.
#11
Which of the following is a component of the expenditure approach to calculate GDP?
Rental Income
ExplanationRental Income is included in the expenditure approach to GDP.
#12
What is the main limitation of using GDP as a measure of economic well-being?
It does not account for income inequality
ExplanationGDP fails to consider how wealth and income are distributed among the population.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of GDP?
Household Saving
ExplanationHousehold savings are not directly counted as part of GDP.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a method to calculate GDP?
Productivity Approach
ExplanationProductivity Approach is not a method for GDP calculation.
#15
Which of the following factors is typically excluded from GDP calculations?
Government Transfer Payments
ExplanationTransfer payments, such as social security, are not counted in GDP calculations.
#16
Which of the following is considered a secondary economic sector?
Manufacturing
ExplanationManufacturing is a part of the secondary economic sector involved in processing raw materials.
#17
Which of the following is an example of a tertiary economic sector?
Retail
ExplanationRetail falls under the tertiary sector, involved in providing services rather than producing goods.