The Economy: Structure, Functions, and Impact on Society

Question 1

What is a key feature of a capitalist economy?

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Private ownership of production resources

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Equal distribution of wealth

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No competition among businesses

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Government control of the economy

Question 2

Which characteristic is exclusive to a market economy?

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Individuals' freedom in economic activities

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Government-controlled decision-making

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Government ownership of major industries

Question 3

Which statement does NOT characterize a market economy?

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Government plays a significant role in resource allocation.

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Prices are set by market forces.

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Private entities own the means of production.

Question 4

Which of the following is a fundamental characteristic of a market economy?

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Private property rights

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Central planning

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Government control of prices

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Absence of competition

Question 5

Which of the following is a central tenet of Keynesian economic theory?

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Government intervention to stimulate aggregate demand

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Deregulating markets to promote competition

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Reducing government spending to balance the budget

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Raising interest rates to control inflation

Question 6

What is the primary objective of monetary policy?

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To manage the supply of money and credit in the economy

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To control inflation

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To set interest rates

Question 7

Which of the following is a potential benefit of international trade?

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Increased consumer choice

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Job losses due to outsourcing

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Reduced economic growth

Question 8

What is the primary function of the World Bank?

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To provide financial assistance and promote economic development in developing countries

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To manage the international monetary system

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To regulate global trade

Question 9

Which of the following is a commonly used indicator of a country's economic development?

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GDP per capita

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Population growth rate

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Life expectancy

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Literacy rate

Question 10

How does economic inequality impact social mobility?

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High economic inequality can hinder social mobility

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Economic inequality has no impact on social mobility

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High economic inequality promotes social mobility

Question 11

Which of the following is a significant economic challenge facing the global community in the 21st century?

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Climate change and its economic consequences

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Nuclear proliferation

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Cybersecurity

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Rising terrorism

Question 12

What is a potential purpose of running a budget deficit?

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To stimulate economic growth

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To balance the economy

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To reduce government debt

Question 13

Which of the following is a hallmark of the primary sector of an economy?

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Extraction of raw materials

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Provision of services

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Wholesale trade

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Manufacturing of goods

Question 14

Which macroeconomic indicator reflects the rate of change in the general price level of goods and services within an economy over time?

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Inflation rate

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Unemployment rate

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Balance of payments

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Question 15

In market structures, what is the term used to describe a situation where a single provider dominates and controls a significant portion of the market?

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Monopoly

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Perfect competition

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Oligopoly

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Monopolistic competition

Question 16

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of post-industrial societies?

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A shift towards a service-based economy

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A decline in technological innovation

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An increase in the agricultural sector

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A stagnant population

Question 17

What is the fundamental aim of Keynesian economic policies?

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To stimulate economic activity through government intervention

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To control inflation

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To reduce government spending and lower taxes

Question 18

Globalization has had a wide range of effects. Which of the following is a potential outcome of globalization?

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Increased interconnectedness and cultural exchange

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Reduced global economic interdependence

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Strengthened national sovereignty

Question 19

In what way do social institutions influence an economy?

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They shape economic behavior and affect economic outcomes.

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They have no discernible impact on economic activity.

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They have absolute control over economic forces.

Question 20

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a free market economy?

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Voluntary exchange

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Central planning

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Government control of prices

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Lack of private property rights

Question 21

According to Karl Marx's economic theory, the primary driving force behind economic change is:

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Class struggle

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Government intervention

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Globalization

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Technological innovation

Question 22

Which of the following is considered a key determinant of sustained economic growth?

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Investment in education and infrastructure

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Protectionist trade policies

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High tax rates

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Government subsidies

Question 23

The concept of 'rational self-interest' is central to which economic theory?

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Neoclassical economics

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Keynesian economics

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Marxist economics

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Behavioral economics

Question 24

Which of the following is a potential benefit of globalization?

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Increased economic interconnectedness and interdependence

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Reduced income inequality

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Strengthened national sovereignty

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Weakened cultural diversity

Question 25

The concept of 'externalities' refers to:

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Unintended consequences of economic activities that affect third parties

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Government taxes and subsidies

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Monetary policy interventions

Question 26

Which of the following is a primary function of a central bank?

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Controlling inflation

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Regulating education standards

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Setting minimum wage rates

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Providing healthcare services

Question 27

In a mixed economy, which of the following is characteristic of the public sector?

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Provision of public goods and services

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Profit maximization

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Ownership of all major industries

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Minimal government intervention

Question 28

Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality?

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Gini coefficient

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Gross Domestic Product

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Consumer Price Index

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Balance of Payments

Question 29

The concept of 'social justice' in economics refers to:

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Fair distribution of resources, opportunities, and well-being

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Maximum economic efficiency

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Government intervention in the economy

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Protection of private property rights at all costs

Question 30

Which feature is characteristic of a free market economy?

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Minimal government intervention

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Price controls

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Central planning

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State ownership of industries

Question 31

What is the primary responsibility of the Bank of England?

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Setting interest rates

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Collecting taxes

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Issuing currency

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Distributing social security benefits

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of fiscal policy?

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Adjusting tax rates

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Establishing interest rates

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Deregulating industries

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Printing money

Question 33

What is the primary objective of social welfare programs?

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Providing assistance to those in need

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Regulating businesses

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Promoting economic growth

Question 34

Which of the following is a potential benefit of globalization?

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Increased economic growth

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Reduced cultural diversity

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Loss of national sovereignty

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Increased income disparity

Question 35

How do GDP and GNP differ?

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GDP measures the value of goods and services produced within a country's borders, while GNP measures the value of goods and services produced by a country's citizens or residents.

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GDP measures a country's wealth, while GNP measures a country's income.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production utilized in the creation of goods and services?

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Knowledge

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Labor

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Land

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Capital

Question 37

What is the term for the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders over a specific time period?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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National Income

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Per Capita Income

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Gross National Product (GNP)

Question 38

Which type of economic system is characterized by centralized government control over the allocation of resources?

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Command economy

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Traditional economy

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Market economy

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Mixed economy

Question 39

What is the economic concept that describes the persistent upward trend in prices as an economy expands?

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Inflation

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Deflation

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Stagflation

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Hyperinflation

Question 40

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a nation's central bank?

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Setting interest rates

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Collecting taxes

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Providing welfare benefits

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Printing currency

Question 41

Which of the following is a primary tool of fiscal policy employed by governments to influence economic activity?

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Changing government spending

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Adjusting currency exchange rates

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Imposing trade tariffs

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Setting monetary policy

Question 42

Which economic theory emphasizes the role of class struggle and income inequality in driving economic crises and social change?

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Marxist theory

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Classical economic theory

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Monetarist theory

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Keynesian theory

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a free market economy?

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Government intervention

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Competition

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Supply and Demand

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Private property

Question 44

Which of these describes economic growth where the environment and resources are protected for future generations?

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Sustainable growth

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Economic recession

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Inflation

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Deflation

Question 45

Which of the following is LEAST likely to directly impact economic development?

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Political stability

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Foreign direct investment

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Access to education and healthcare

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Natural resources

Question 46

Which theory proposes that economies progress through stages, from traditional to high mass consumption?

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Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth

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Durkheim's Theory of Division of Labor

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Marx's Theory of Historical Materialism

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Weber's Theory of Protestant Ethic

Question 47

What is the primary function of trade unions?

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To represent the interests of workers in negotiations with employers

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To provide financial support to workers during disputes

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To set wages and working conditions for workers

Question 48

How do social institutions influence the economy?

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They provide a framework for economic activity and shape economic behavior

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They promote economic growth

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They regulate the distribution of wealth

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a typical role of the government in relation to the economy?

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Producing goods and services

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Providing public goods

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Regulating economic activity

Question 50

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of production and competition?

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Capitalism

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Communism

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Mixed economy

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Socialism

Question 51

Which of the following measures the level of income inequality within a country?

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Gini coefficient

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Consumer Price Index

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Gross Domestic Product

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Human Development Index

Question 52

What are 'externalities' in economics?

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Unintended consequences of economic activities that affect third parties

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Government regulations that impose costs on businesses

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Subsidies granted to specific industries

Question 53

Which theorist is associated with the 'invisible hand' theory?

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Adam Smith

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Milton Friedman

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John Maynard Keynes

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Karl Marx

Question 54

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to economic growth?

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Technological innovation

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Government regulations

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Currency devaluation

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Inflation

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a developed economy?

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High levels of poverty

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Advanced technology

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Strong infrastructure