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Which economic system relies on private ownership of resources and competition in the marketplace?

Capitalism

Explanation

Private ownership and competition define capitalism.

In which economic system does the government have significant control over the allocation of resources?

Socialism

Explanation

Government control characterizes socialism.

Which economic system emphasizes collective ownership of resources and aims for equal distribution of wealth?

Socialism

Explanation

Collective ownership and equal wealth distribution are socialist principles.

What is the primary role of the government in a market economy?

To provide a legal and regulatory framework

Explanation

Government primarily establishes legal and regulatory frameworks.

Which economic system relies on collective ownership of resources and aims to eliminate social classes?

Communism

Explanation

Communism advocates for collective ownership and aims to abolish social classes.

In which economic system does the government play a minimal role and market forces determine resource allocation?

Capitalism

Explanation

Minimal government involvement characterizes capitalism.

Which economic system prioritizes social welfare and aims to minimize economic disparities?

Socialism

Explanation

Socialism prioritizes welfare and aims to minimize disparities.

Which term describes the gap in income and wealth between different socioeconomic groups?

Economic disparity

Explanation

Economic disparity denotes the gap in income and wealth.

Which economic theory argues that economic inequality is necessary for the efficient functioning of society?

Neoliberalism

Explanation

Neoliberalism advocates for economic inequality as efficient.

#10

Which term describes the ability of individuals to move up or down the socioeconomic ladder?

Social mobility

Explanation

Social mobility refers to movement within socioeconomic levels.

#11

According to the Gini coefficient, what does a value of 0 represent?

Perfect income equality

Explanation

A Gini coefficient of 0 signifies perfect income equality.

#12

Which term refers to the uneven distribution of resources and opportunities among different groups in society?

Social inequality

Explanation

Social inequality denotes uneven resource distribution among societal groups.

#13

What is the primary objective of policies aimed at reducing social inequality?

Ensuring equitable distribution of resources

Explanation

Policy aims to ensure fair distribution of resources to reduce inequality.

#14

What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced in a country within a specific time period?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Explanation

GDP measures the total value of production within a country.

#15

What is one consequence of high social inequality in an economy?

Reduced economic growth

Explanation

High social inequality correlates with reduced economic growth.

#16

Which economic theory suggests that government intervention is necessary to reduce social inequality?

Keynesian economics

Explanation

Keynesian economics advocates government intervention to reduce inequality.

#17

Which economic concept suggests that the wealthy disproportionately benefit from economic policies and systems?

Trickle-down economics

Explanation

Trickle-down economics posits the wealthy gain disproportionately.

#18

What is one potential consequence of extreme social inequality?

Economic instability

Explanation

Extreme social inequality may lead to economic instability.

#19

Which economic theory suggests that government policies should focus on stimulating demand to address social inequality?

Keynesian economics

Explanation

Keynesian economics advocates demand-stimulating policies for inequality.

Economic Systems and Social Inequality Quiz

Which economic system relies on private ownership of resources and competition in the marketplace?

In which economic system does the government have significant control over the allocation of resources?

Which economic system emphasizes collective ownership of resources and aims for equal distribution of wealth?

What is the primary role of the government in a market economy?

Which economic system relies on collective ownership of resources and aims to eliminate social classes?

In which economic system does the government play a minimal role and market forces determine resource allocation?

Which economic system prioritizes social welfare and aims to minimize economic disparities?

Which term describes the gap in income and wealth between different socioeconomic groups?

Which economic theory argues that economic inequality is necessary for the efficient functioning of society?

Which term describes the ability of individuals to move up or down the socioeconomic ladder?

According to the Gini coefficient, what does a value of 0 represent?

Which term refers to the uneven distribution of resources and opportunities among different groups in society?

What is the primary objective of policies aimed at reducing social inequality?

What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced in a country within a specific time period?

What is one consequence of high social inequality in an economy?

Which economic theory suggests that government intervention is necessary to reduce social inequality?

Which economic concept suggests that the wealthy disproportionately benefit from economic policies and systems?

What is one potential consequence of extreme social inequality?

Which economic theory suggests that government policies should focus on stimulating demand to address social inequality?

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