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Which classification refers to countries with a GNI per capita of $1,145 or less?
Which classification refers to countries with a GNI per capita of $1,145 or less?
- Lower middle-income economies
- Low-income economies (correct)
- High-income economies
- Upper middle-income economies
What is the GNI per capita range for upper middle-income economies?
What is the GNI per capita range for upper middle-income economies?
- $4,516 to $14,005 (correct)
- $1,145 and below
- $14,006 and above
- $1,146 to $4,515
Which of the following countries is classified as a high-income economy?
Which of the following countries is classified as a high-income economy?
- Nepal
- USA (correct)
- India
- China
What is the main focus of the economic environment?
What is the main focus of the economic environment?
Countries with a GNI per capita between $1,146 and $4,515 are classified as which type?
Countries with a GNI per capita between $1,146 and $4,515 are classified as which type?
Which statement is true regarding GNI?
Which statement is true regarding GNI?
What does NOT influence the operations of businesses within a particular region?
What does NOT influence the operations of businesses within a particular region?
In which classification would you find countries like India?
In which classification would you find countries like India?
What factor does the economic environment NOT primarily influence?
What factor does the economic environment NOT primarily influence?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the economic environment?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the economic environment?
How do fiscal and monetary policies primarily impact the economic environment?
How do fiscal and monetary policies primarily impact the economic environment?
What aspect of economic systems affects businesses the most?
What aspect of economic systems affects businesses the most?
Which statement best describes how the economic environment can affect consumers?
Which statement best describes how the economic environment can affect consumers?
What is one way global influences affect domestic economies?
What is one way global influences affect domestic economies?
Why must businesses continuously adapt to the economic environment?
Why must businesses continuously adapt to the economic environment?
Which of the following elements is least likely to impact the economic environment?
Which of the following elements is least likely to impact the economic environment?
Study Notes
Economic Classification
- Economies are categorized based on per capita income (average annual income per person)
- Low Income Economies have a GNI per capita of $1,145 or less in 2023, examples include Afghanistan and Nepal
- Lower Middle-Income Economies have a GNI per capita between $1,146 and $4,515, India is an example
- Upper Middle-Income Economies have a GNI per capita between $4,516 and $14,005, examples include China and Seychelles
- High-Income Economies have a GNI per capita of $14,005 or more, examples include the USA and Canada
GNI
- GNI stands for Gross National Income
- Measures the income generated by residents of a country, regardless of where it was earned (domestically or abroad)
Economic Environment
- The economic environment encompasses external factors affecting businesses, organizations, and individuals
- It considers economic conditions, trends, and forces influencing business operations, consumer behavior, and resource allocation
Nature of the Economic Environment
- Dynamic and Evolving: The economic environment is constantly changing due to factors like economic policy changes, market conditions, technological advancements, and global events
- Influenced by Multiple Factors:
- Economic Systems: Capitalism, socialism, or a mixed economy influences the role of government and market forces in economic activities
- Government Policies: Fiscal policies (taxation and spending), monetary policies (interest rates and money supply), and trade policies (tariffs and agreements) shape economic conditions
- Global Influences: International economic conditions like global trade, foreign investment flows, and geopolitical events have an impact on national economies
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Explore the different categories of economies based on per capita income, from low-income to high-income economies. This quiz also covers the concept of Gross National Income (GNI) and the factors affecting the economic environment. Test your knowledge on these fundamental economic principles.
