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Question 21
What is the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
a) To manage the money supply in the U.S.
b) To provide loans to developing countries to stabilize their economies
c) To regulate international trade tariffs
d) To set exchange rates for all currencies
Answer: b) To provide loans to developing countries to stabilize their economies
Explanation: The IMF helps stabilize global economies by providing short-term loans to countries in financial distress, promoting economic stability and growth.
Question 22
What does GDP per capita measure?
a) The total output of a country
b) The amount of goods and services produced in a country
c) The average economic output per person
d) The difference between imports and exports
Answer: c) The average economic output per person
Explanation: GDP per capita is the total GDP of a country divided by its population, providing an average measure of economic output per individual.
Question 23
What is a business cycle?
a) The total production and consumption over a year
b) The short-term fluctuations in economic activity that an economy experiences over time
c) The long-term growth pattern of an economy
d) The stages of product development in a company
Answer: b) The short-term fluctuations in economic activity that an economy experiences over time
Explanation: The business cycle represents periods of economic expansion and contraction, characterized by growth (booms) and recessions.
Question 24
What is deflation?
a) A rise in the price of goods and services
b) A decrease in the general price level of goods and services
c) A reduction in the supply of goods
d) An increase in consumer demand
Answer: b) A decrease in the general price level of goods and services
Explanation: Deflation occurs when the general price level of goods and services decreases, increasing the purchasing power of money.
Question 25
What is the primary goal of monetary policy?
a) To promote trade between countries
b) To regulate the stock market
c) To control inflation and stabilize the currency
d) To create jobs and reduce unemployment
Answer: c) To control inflation and stabilize the currency
Explanation: Monetary policy is implemented by central banks to manage inflation, stabilize the currency, and influence interest rates to maintain economic stability.
Question 26
What is the main purpose of a subsidy?
a) To increase government revenue
b) To encourage production or consumption of a particular good or service
c) To lower the cost of imports
d) To raise the price of exports
Answer: b) To encourage production or consumption of a particular good or service
Explanation: Subsidies are government payments or financial assistance to encourage the production or consumption of certain goods, often to support industries or reduce prices for consumers.
Question 27
What is comparative advantage in international trade?
a) The ability of a country to produce more goods than another country
b) The ability of a country to produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than another country
c) The ability of a country to produce a good more quickly than other countries
d) The ability of a country to restrict trade from other nations
Answer: b) The ability of a country to produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than another country
Explanation: Comparative advantage refers to a country’s ability to produce a good more efficiently, at a lower opportunity cost, compared to other countries.
Question 28
What is the purpose of a trade quota?
a) To limit the price of imported goods
b) To reduce competition in the domestic market
c) To restrict the quantity of a good that can be imported or exported
d) To lower taxes on imports
Answer: c) To restrict the quantity of a good that can be imported or exported
Explanation: Trade quotas are government-imposed limits on the quantity of goods that can be imported or exported, typically to protect domestic industries from excessive foreign competition.
Question 29
What is the benefit of specialization in production?
a) Increased production of a wider variety of goods
b) Lower labor costs and more equitable distribution of wealth
c) Increased productivity and efficiency
d) Higher trade barriers
Answer: c) Increased productivity and efficiency
Explanation: Specialization allows producers to focus on producing goods where they have a comparative advantage, leading to increased efficiency and higher output.
Question 30
What is the main difference between fiscal policy and monetary policy?
a) Fiscal policy deals with government spending and taxation, while monetary policy deals with controlling the money supply and interest rates
b) Fiscal policy affects only state governments, while monetary policy affects federal governments
c) Fiscal policy is used to control inflation, while monetary policy is used to create jobs
d) Fiscal policy applies only to developing countries, while monetary policy is global
Answer: a) Fiscal policy deals with government spending and taxation, while monetary policy deals with controlling the money supply and interest rates
Explanation: Fiscal policy involves government decisions on taxation and spending to influence the economy, while monetary policy is focused on regulating the money supply and interest rates through the central bank.
Question 31
What is cyclical unemployment?
a) Unemployment caused by seasonal demand for labor
b) Unemployment due to changes in the business cycle
c) Unemployment caused by workers changing jobs
d) Unemployment caused by technological advances
Answer: b) Unemployment due to changes in the business cycle
Explanation: Cyclical unemployment occurs when demand for goods and services decreases during economic downturns, leading to reduced hiring and job losses.
Question 32
What is structural unemployment?
a) Unemployment caused by shifts in the economy that make certain skills obsolete
b) Unemployment caused by short-term downturns in the economy
c) Unemployment caused by workers moving to new locations
d) Unemployment that occurs only during recessions
Answer: a) Unemployment caused by shifts in the economy that make certain skills obsolete
Explanation: Structural unemployment occurs when changes in technology or market conditions reduce the demand for certain skills, leaving workers unable to find jobs without retraining.
Question 33
What is the primary goal of expansionary fiscal policy?
a) To decrease inflation
b) To increase government revenue
c) To stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment
d) To reduce the money supply
Answer: c) To stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment
Explanation: Expansionary fiscal policy aims to boost economic activity by increasing government spending, cutting taxes, or both, leading to job creation and economic growth.
Question 34
What is a recession?
a) A period of rising prices and high inflation
b) A prolonged period of economic decline characterized by falling GDP and rising unemployment
c) A period of increasing investment and stock market growth
d) A temporary reduction in consumer spending
Answer: b) A prolonged period of economic decline characterized by falling GDP and rising unemployment
Explanation: A recession is defined as a significant decline in economic activity, lasting for months or years, marked by a decrease in GDP, employment, and other economic indicators.
Question 35
What is gross domestic product (GDP)?
a) The total income earned by a country’s residents
b) The market value of all goods and services produced within a country during a specific period
c) The total value of exports minus imports
d) The sum of all investment and government spending
Answer: b) The market value of all goods and services produced within a country during a specific period
Explanation: GDP measures the total economic output of a country, including all goods and services produced within its borders over a given time.
Question 36
What is the purpose of a price floor?
a) To protect consumers from high prices
b) To prevent prices from falling below a certain level
c) To reduce inflation
d) To increase competition
Answer: b) To prevent prices from falling below a certain level
Explanation: Price floors are government-imposed minimum prices that prevent prices from dropping too low, often used to protect producers of essential goods like agricultural products.
Question 37
What is a monopoly?
a) A market structure with many firms producing similar products
b) A market structure in which one firm dominates and controls the market
c) A market where consumers have complete control over prices
d) A market with free entry and exit for firms
Answer: b) A market structure in which one firm dominates and controls the market
Explanation: A monopoly exists when a single firm dominates a market, facing little to no competition, allowing it to set prices and control the supply of a good or service.
Question 38
What does the term “free trade” mean?
a) Trade between countries with no restrictions or tariffs
b) Trade that only involves bartering goods without currency
c) Trade between countries that are part of the same economic union
d) Trade that includes government regulations
Answer: a) Trade between countries with no restrictions or tariffs
Explanation: Free trade refers to the unrestricted exchange of goods and services between countries, without tariffs, quotas, or other trade barriers.
Question 39
What is the law of diminishing marginal utility?
a) The total utility increases as more units of a good are consumed
b) The additional satisfaction gained from consuming each extra unit of a good decreases as consumption increases
c) Consumers always experience increasing satisfaction with each additional unit consumed
d) Consumers prefer to consume goods with lower prices
Answer: b) The additional satisfaction gained from consuming each extra unit of a good decreases as consumption increases
Explanation: The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as a person consumes more of a good, the additional satisfaction gained from each extra unit decreases.
Question 40
What is an excise tax?
a) A tax imposed on imported goods
b) A tax on the sale or production of specific goods, like alcohol or tobacco
c) A tax on property ownership
d) A tax levied on individual income
Answer: b) A tax on the sale or production of specific goods, like alcohol or tobacco
Explanation: Excise taxes are imposed on the sale or production of specific goods, often used to discourage consumption or raise revenue from products like alcohol and tobacco.
