#1
Which economic policy focuses on reducing government intervention in the economy?
Laissez-faire policy
ExplanationPolicy advocating minimal government involvement in economic affairs.
#2
Who is known for advocating supply-side economics?
Ronald Reagan
ExplanationFormer U.S. President associated with promoting supply-side economic policies.
#3
What is the primary goal of expansionary fiscal policy?
To stimulate economic growth
ExplanationPolicy aiming to boost economic activity through increased government spending and tax cuts.
#4
Who coined the term 'invisible hand' in economics?
Adam Smith
ExplanationScottish economist associated with the idea that individuals pursuing self-interest unintentionally contribute to the common good.
#5
What is the primary objective of contractionary monetary policy?
To reduce inflation
ExplanationPolicy aiming to decrease inflation by tightening the money supply and increasing interest rates.
#6
Which economist is associated with the theory of comparative advantage?
David Ricardo
ExplanationBritish economist known for his work on international trade and the principle of comparative advantage.
#7
What does GDP stand for in economics?
Gross Domestic Product
ExplanationTotal value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.
#8
Which economic policy aims to stabilize prices and combat inflation?
Monetary policy
ExplanationPolicy using tools like interest rates to control inflation and stabilize prices.
#9
What is the main tool used by central banks in conducting monetary policy?
Interest rates
ExplanationPrimary mechanism for controlling the money supply and influencing economic activity.
#10
Which economic concept refers to the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
ExplanationIndicator measuring the economic output of a nation.
#11
What is the main goal of a trade tariff?
To reduce imports
ExplanationTax imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries and reduce imports.
#12
Which economic indicator measures the average change in prices of goods and services over time?
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
ExplanationIndex tracking the average price changes of a basket of consumer goods and services over time.
#13
What is the 'Phillips Curve' in economics?
A curve showing the relationship between inflation and unemployment
ExplanationGraph illustrating the trade-off between inflation and unemployment rates.
#14
What is the 'Tragedy of the Commons' in economics?
A situation where individuals exploit common resources for personal gain, leading to depletion
ExplanationConcept describing overuse of shared resources, causing their degradation.
#15
What is the 'liquidity trap' in economics?
A situation where monetary policy becomes ineffective due to very low interest rates
ExplanationCondition where conventional monetary tools fail to stimulate the economy due to extremely low interest rates.
#16
What is the 'Triffin dilemma' in economics?
A situation where a country's currency is used as a global reserve currency but creates instability in the international monetary system
ExplanationChallenge when a nation's currency serves as a global reserve, potentially causing economic instability.
#17
What is 'stagflation' in economics?
A situation of high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant economic growth
ExplanationEconomic condition marked by simultaneous high inflation, unemployment, and slow economic growth.