#1
Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of the means of production and market competition?
Capitalism
ExplanationPrivate ownership of production and market competition define capitalism.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?
Money
ExplanationMoney is not considered a factor of production.
#3
What is the economic term for the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time?
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
ExplanationGDP represents the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time.
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of a command economy?
The government has significant control over resource allocation.
ExplanationGovernment control over resource allocation is a characteristic of a command economy.
#5
What is the term for a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time?
Inflation
ExplanationA sustained increase in the general price level is called inflation.
#6
What does GDP stand for in economics?
Gross Domestic Product
ExplanationGDP stands for Gross Domestic Product.
#7
Which economist is associated with the concept of 'invisible hand'?
Adam Smith
ExplanationAdam Smith is associated with the concept of the 'invisible hand'.
#8
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Economics'?
Adam Smith
ExplanationAdam Smith is often referred to as the 'Father of Economics'.
#9
What does the term 'opportunity cost' represent in economics?
The cost of a good or service in terms of an alternative given up.
ExplanationOpportunity cost represents the cost of a good or service in terms of an alternative given up.
#10
Who developed the theory of comparative advantage?
David Ricardo
ExplanationDavid Ricardo developed the theory of comparative advantage.
#11
What is the term used to describe a situation where the price of goods rises continuously?
Inflation
ExplanationContinuous rise in the price of goods is termed as inflation.
#12
Which economic theory suggests that the government should increase demand to boost economic growth during periods of recession?
Keynesian economics
ExplanationKeynesian economics suggests increasing demand to boost economic growth during recessions.
#13
According to the Solow Growth Model, which factor is primarily responsible for long-term economic growth?
Technological progress
ExplanationTechnological progress is primarily responsible for long-term economic growth according to the Solow Growth Model.
#14
Which economic concept refers to the ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors?
Comparative advantage
ExplanationComparative advantage refers to the ability to produce at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.
#15
Which economic model suggests that the level of investment in an economy is determined by the level of savings and the interest rate?
Loanable funds model
ExplanationThe loanable funds model suggests that investment level is determined by savings and interest rates.