Economic Systems and Social Policies Quiz

Test your knowledge on economic systems, social policies, and key economic theories with this insightful quiz.

#1

Which economic system relies on the forces of supply and demand to determine prices and resource allocation?

Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Feudalism
#2

Who is often considered the father of modern economics?

Adam Smith
Karl Marx
John Maynard Keynes
Milton Friedman
#3

Which country is often cited as an example of a socialist economy?

Sweden
United States
China
Singapore
#4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a command economy?

Private property rights
Market competition
Centralized planning
Consumer sovereignty
#5

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of property and the means of production?

Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
Feudalism
#6

Which economist is associated with the theory of 'invisible hand' guiding the market?

Adam Smith
Karl Marx
John Maynard Keynes
Milton Friedman
#7

In a mixed economy, who primarily owns and controls the means of production?

Government
Private individuals
Workers' cooperatives
No single entity
#8

Which economic theory argues that government intervention in the market should be minimal to achieve efficiency?

Keynesian economics
Monetarism
Neoliberalism
Austrian economics
#9

What economic indicator measures the total value of goods and services produced in a country in a given period?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Unemployment rate
Inflation rate
#10

Which social policy aims to provide financial assistance to individuals who are unemployed or unable to work?

Universal Basic Income (UBI)
Social Security
Medicare
Worker's Compensation
#11

What is a primary feature of a centrally planned economy?

Free market
Profit motive
Government control
Private ownership
#12

Which term describes the situation where the quantity of goods exceeds the demand, leading to decreased prices?

Inflation
Deflation
Recession
Surplus
#13

What is the main goal of a welfare state?

Maximize profit for corporations
Ensure social equality
Promote laissez-faire capitalism
Minimize government intervention
#14

Which economic system emphasizes communal ownership of property and the absence of social classes?

Feudalism
Capitalism
Communism
Mercantilism
#15

What is the primary goal of fiscal policy?

Control inflation
Promote economic growth
Regulate interest rates
Manage currency exchange rates
#16

Which social policy aims to provide healthcare coverage to individuals aged 65 and older in the United States?

Medicaid
Medicare
Social Security
Obamacare
#17

Which social policy aims to provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in the United States?

Medicare
Medicaid
Social Security
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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