#1
Which economic theory advocates for minimal government intervention in the market?
Keynesian economics
Classical economics
Marxian economics
Neoclassical economics
#2
What is the primary goal of socialism?
Maximization of profit
Minimization of government intervention
Equality and redistribution of wealth
Free market competition
#3
What is the central idea behind the concept of supply and demand in economics?
The higher the demand, the lower the price
The lower the supply, the lower the price
The higher the demand, the higher the price
The lower the demand, the higher the price
#4
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a command economy?
Centralized decision-making
Private ownership of resources
Government control of production
Allocation of resources by government planning
#5
What is the main characteristic of a mixed economy?
Government ownership of all resources
Private ownership of all resources
Both private and government ownership of resources
No ownership of resources
#6
Who is considered the father of capitalism?
Adam Smith
Karl Marx
John Maynard Keynes
Milton Friedman
#7
Which economic system allows individuals and corporations to own property and businesses?
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
Feudalism
#8
Who is known for the theory of 'comparative advantage' in international trade?
John Maynard Keynes
David Ricardo
Karl Marx
Milton Friedman
#9
What is the primary goal of mercantilism?
Maximizing individual profit
Promoting free trade
Accumulating wealth and power for the state
Ensuring equal distribution of resources
#10
Who proposed the 'Laffer curve,' which suggests that there is an optimal tax rate for maximizing tax revenue?
Arthur Laffer
Milton Friedman
John Maynard Keynes
Adam Smith
#11
According to classical economic theory, what is the main driver of economic growth?
Government intervention
Consumer demand
Private investment and savings
Technological innovation
#12
Which economic theory emphasizes the role of government spending and taxation in regulating the economy?
Classical economics
Keynesian economics
Monetarism
Neoclassical economics
#13
What is the primary objective of a centrally planned economy?
Maximization of individual profit
Government control of production and distribution
Promotion of free market competition
Minimization of government intervention
#14
Which economic system emphasizes collective ownership of the means of production and the distribution of goods and services based on need?
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Fascism
#15
Which economic system advocates for the absence of government intervention in economic affairs and promotes voluntary exchange?
Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
Mercantilism