Branches of Economics
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What does Micro Economics primarily focus on?

  • Global economic trends and policies
  • Behavior of individual economic variables (correct)
  • Aggregate demand and supply
  • Macroeconomic indicators and national income

    • What can be inferred about human wants in Micro Economics?

  • Wants are recurring and can arise repeatedly. (correct)
  • Wants remain constant over time.
  • Wants are limited and can be satisfied completely.
  • Human wants occur only once in a lifetime.

    • Who issues notes of higher denominations?

  • State Governments
  • Commercial Banks
  • Reserve Bank of India (correct)
  • Private Banks

    • Which term was coined by Sir Ragnar Frisch to represent the study of individual economic actions?

    <p>Micro Economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quality of money allows it to be divided into smaller units?

    <p>Divisibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kenneth Boulding, what does Micro Economics study?

    <p>Individual firms, households and specific commodities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to deposit money that can be withdrawn and transferred on demand?

    <p>Bank Money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key characteristic of wants suggests they are never fully satisfied?

    <p>Wants are unlimited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of non-legal tender money?

    <p>Cheques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do human wants differ according to age?

    <p>Wants and their satisfaction evolve with chronological age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of money ensures that it can be used repeatedly over time?

    <p>Durability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of wants?

    <p>Wants are entirely predictable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the differences in wants between men and women?

    <p>Gender-based needs and preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a difficulty experienced in the barter system?

    <p>Excessive production costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of cards are classified as plastic money?

    <p>Debit and Credit Cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which innovation has contributed to the rise of cashless transactions?

    <p>Plastic Money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes storage difficult for certain goods?

    <p>The perishable nature of some goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the barter system, what is a major issue related to indivisibility?

    <p>Exchange of live animals requiring full barter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a quality of money?

    <p>Scarcity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge associated with deferred payments?

    <p>Absence of immediate transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which commodities are difficult to store due to their nature?

    <p>Perishable goods like vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes it difficult to compare goods in a barter system?

    <p>Different measurements and value systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might heavy and bulky goods present storage difficulties?

    <p>They require a significant amount of space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the problem of double coincidence of wants in the barter system?

    <p>Prevents exchanges if needs don't align</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of money considered to be?

    <p>A medium of exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic ensures that money maintains a consistent value over time?

    <p>Stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes portability in the context of money?

    <p>Ease of carrying from one place to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does money function as a measure of value?

    <p>It compares prices of commodities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does homogeneity in money refer to?

    <p>Identical features of a denomination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of money is illustrated by its ability to provide liquid assets for credit creation?

    <p>Basis of credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of economic transactions, what role does stability of money play?

    <p>Maintains consistent purchasing power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does liquidity of wealth mean when referring to money?

    <p>The ability to be exchanged quickly without loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function of money allows for future payments to be made with ease?

    <p>Standard of deferred payments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does money serve as a store of value according to economic principles?

    <p>It provides a means for future satisfaction of wants through savings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes money that is received but not reported for tax purposes?

    <p>Black money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consequence of black money?

    <p>Economic stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method countries use to control black money?

    <p>Demonetization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macroeconomic variable can be estimated using monetary values?

    <p>Gross National Product (GNP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Money acts as a measure of value by serving which primary function?

    <p>Unit of account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately defines the relationship of money as described by J.M. Keynes?

    <p>Money is a link between present and future economic stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Economics

    • Economics studies human behavior in everyday life, focusing on individual and social actions connected to material well-being.
    • Early definitions emphasize economics as a behavioral science beyond mere wealth analysis.

    Branches of Economics

    • Coined by Sir Ragnar Frisch in 1933, economics is divided into Micro and Macro Economics.
    • Micro Economics deals with individual units (households, firms, etc.), while Macro Economics covers overall economic phenomena.

    Key Definitions

    • Kenneth Boulding defines Micro Economics as the study of specific firms, households, industries, and individual prices and wages.

    Concepts of Micro Economics

    • Want: Represents a feeling of lack that drives individuals to seek satisfaction; influenced by improvements in living standards and population growth.
    • Characteristics of Wants:
      • Unlimited in nature; satisfying one want often leads to another emerging.
      • Recurring and sometimes occasional, variable based on age, gender, and individual preferences.

    Barter System Challenges

    • Problem of Double Coincidence of Wants: Difficulty in finding someone who wants to trade what you have for what you need.
    • Indivisibility of Goods: Challenges arise from items that cannot be easily divided for barter (e.g., livestock).
    • Storage Difficulties: Perishable goods complicate future consumption and storage logistics.
    • Making Deferred Payments: Difficulty in structuring payments that will occur in the future under a barter system.

    Evolution of Money

    • Bank Money (Credit Money): Refers to deposits convertible on demand; not actual money but instruments like cheques that facilitate transactions.
    • Plastic Money: Includes debit and credit cards, enhancing transaction ease and security.
    • Electronic Money (E-money): Monetary value stored electronically, transferable via digital means like mobile devices.

    Qualities of Money

    • General Acceptability: Must be widely accepted for exchange.
    • Divisibility: Should be easily divisible into smaller units for transactions.
    • Durability: Must withstand repeated usage over time.
    • Cognizability: Easily recognizable features to prevent confusion.
    • Portability: Should be convenient to carry around.
    • Homogeneity: Units of the same denomination must be identical in nature.
    • Stability: Should maintain stable value to facilitate trade.

    Functions of Money

    • Primary Functions:
      • Serves as a medium of exchange for transactions.
      • Acts as a measure of value, allowing price comparison across commodities.
    • Secondary Functions:
      • Facilitates deferred payments and acts as a standard for loans and debts.
      • Functions as a store of value for current and future needs.
      • Enables smooth transfer of value across individuals and locations.

    National Income Measurement

    • National income is expressed in monetary terms, assessing contributions from various production factors and facilitating economic analysis.

    Concept of Black Money

    • Defined as unaccounted cash earnings where taxes are evaded, fostering illegal activities like corruption and hindering economic growth.
    • Demonetization has been employed as a strategy to combat black money countries face economically.

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