Economic Concepts During the Industrial Revolution

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What is the growing rate of the industrial sector per annum during the Industrial Revolution?

1% per annum

5% per annum

4% per annum (correct)

2% per annum

How long will it take for the industrial and agricultural sectors to be of equal size?

100 years

60 years

74 years (correct)

50 years

What is implied by the law of diminishing marginal returns?

Marginal product of labor increases consistently.

Each additional unit of labor has no effect on output.

Output will decrease as more labor is added.

Output increases but the marginal increment decreases. (correct)

Which factor has become less important in the economy during the Industrial Revolution?

Land Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of technological development mentioned in the content?

Invention, diffusion, innovation Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes micro-improvements in technology?

They typically involve local changes with smaller investments. Signup and view all the answers

Why are macro-inventions more likely to develop in high-wage economies?

High-wage economies have the capital for research and development investment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome as technology becomes cheaper over time?

Eventually, producers in all economies will take up the new technology. Signup and view all the answers

What is described as the 'elevator of growth' in the world economy?

The increase in global capital-intensive production. Signup and view all the answers

What drives the demand for labor-saving technology in high-wage economies?

The scarcity of labor leading to higher wages. Signup and view all the answers

What does the law of diminishing marginal returns imply about the relationship between production and factors of production?

Increasing input of one factor typically leads to decreasing returns. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes economies of scale?

Production changes resulting from proportional increases in all factors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of GDP per capita in economic analysis?

It indicates economic growth accounting for population size. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Fundamental Equation of Growth, what does gA represent?

The overall productivity of combined inputs in production. Signup and view all the answers

Why is total factor productivity (gA) often considered a 'measure of our ignorance'?

It is challenging to accurately measure or analyze its components. Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred around 1750 that impacted economic growth?

Industrial Revolution started Signup and view all the answers

What does GDP per Capita measure?

Comparison of living standards across countries Signup and view all the answers

Which region experienced significant wealth growth around 1820?

Europe and the US Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of a change in global economic standings observed in the Reversal of Fortune?

Japan became wealthier than China Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the world economy in the year 1000?

China as the richest economy Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on manufacturing distribution?

Technological advancements spurred growth Signup and view all the answers

What significant result did the Agricultural Revolution have on societies?

Establishment of sedentary societies Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable feature of the world's economic state in 1500?

Isolated regions with limited interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of firms in a competitive market regarding pricing?

Firms are price-takers and must sell at the market price. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the minimum cost for each level of production?

The tangent point between the isocost and isoquant. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes increasing returns to scale?

Output increases disproportionately with input increases. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in fixed costs for a firm?

Start-up costs and management overhead. Signup and view all the answers

How do variable costs change with production levels?

They increase with every unit produced. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the cost function?

Total cost equals total fixed cost plus total variable cost. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'returns to scale' refer to?

How the output changes in response to proportionate changes in input. Signup and view all the answers

What does the tangent point between isocost and isoquant represent?

The optimal combination of labor and capital for cost minimization. Signup and view all the answers

What relationship indicates the profit-maximizing output for price-taking firms?

P = MC = MR Signup and view all the answers

What remains constant for price-taking firms as they sell additional units?

The price received for each unit sold Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the concept of market equilibrium?

Prices and quantities will adjust until demand equals supply Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can cause demand shocks?

Input prices increase Signup and view all the answers

What does the Law of One Price state?

Transactions for identical goods in a competitive market occur at the same price Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome best describes a market in equilibrium?

Neither consumers nor producers can be better off without making someone worse off Signup and view all the answers

How do supply shocks affect market outcomes?

They can alter the structure of the market Signup and view all the answers

In the context of economic production, which of these aspects do we focus on?

Voluntary exchange among economic agents Signup and view all the answers

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This quiz explores key economic concepts and phenomena that emerged during the Industrial Revolution. Questions range from the growing rate of the industrial sector to the implications of technological developments and the law of diminishing marginal returns. Test your understanding of how these concepts shaped the economy.