Economic Planning Theories and Models Quiz

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Why is it important for individuals to understand economic models?

To effectively manage personal finances

What is the primary focus of economic planning?

Achieving economic development

What is a key activity students will engage in to understand economic models?

Creating a policy intervention

How can economic models be applied in real-world scenarios?

By analyzing economic problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential setting for implementing an economic policy intervention?

The Moon Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of using economic models in pursuing development?

Driving economic growth Signup and view all the answers

According to Hoyt's model, why do sectors develop along main travel links?

Due to the presence of rivers and railways in those areas Signup and view all the answers

In Hoyt's model, why would the high-class sector remain high-class?

Due to its desirability and limited access for the rich Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Central Business District (CBD) in Hoyt's model?

To serve as the geographical center of the city Signup and view all the answers

How does Hoyt's model differ from Burgess Model?

Burgess Model focuses on concentric zones while Hoyt's model focuses on sectors Signup and view all the answers

Why are activities within a sector considered to be the same throughout?

Because like attracts like in terms of purpose/function Signup and view all the answers

How do sectors in Hoyt's model grow?

Along main travel links like railway lines, highways, or rivers Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the Sector Model discussed in the text?

It only considers railway lines for sector growth. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the Sector Model according to the text?

It is a monocentric representation of cities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Leontief Input-Output Model analyze?

Inter-industry relationships Signup and view all the answers

According to Jhingan, what are the three main features of input-output analysis?

Equilibrium analysis, technical problems of production, empirical investigation Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the input-output model focus on?

Supply and demand equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the input-output analysis from partial equilibrium analysis?

Concentration on an economy in equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an economic model?

To simplify reality for testing economic hypotheses Signup and view all the answers

How do economists use the terms 'theory' and 'model' interchangeably in this course?

They use both terms to describe the same representation. Signup and view all the answers

How do economists ensure a model is effective according to the text?

By providing a simple understanding while capturing key information Signup and view all the answers

Why do economists sometimes use mathematics to explore economic concepts?

To simplify and explore economic concepts in helpful ways Signup and view all the answers

How are economic models usually represented according to the text?

Can be represented using words or mathematics Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement 'A picture is worth a thousand words' in relation to economic models?

It highlights the need for simplicity and clarity in expressing economic concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym of the multi-objective decision making framework discussed in the text?

MODM Signup and view all the answers

In what areas has the utilization of MODM shown significant success?

Technology forecasting Signup and view all the answers

What does the utilization of MODM help to quantify?

Decision variables Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a context where MODM has been used successfully?

Financial auditing Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the text mentioned at the end of the passage?

Analie S. Fernando Signup and view all the answers

What activity requires designing one's own model of economic development based on previous answers?

Activity 4 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Limitations of Sector Model

Only considers railway lines for sector growth, ignoring private cars
Presents a monocentric view of cities, neglecting multiple business centers
Physical features may restrict or direct growth along specific wedges
Does not account for out-of-town development

Inter-industry Models

Show transactions and interrelationships between producing sectors of an economy
Often represented in the form of an input-output matrix

Leontief Input-Output Model

Analyzes inter-industry relationships to understand economic complexities
Aims to maintain equilibrium between supply and demand
Based on empirical investigation, focusing on production rather than demand
Features: concentration on economy in equilibrium, technical problems of production, and empirical investigation

Importance of Economic Models

Helps in technological forecasting, project planning, and strategic product planning
Crucial in pursuing economic growth and development
Enables analysis of real-world economic problems

Hoyt Model

Suggests that cities develop in sectors rather than simple rings
Sectors grow along main travel links, such as railway lines or rivers
Activities within each sector are similar due to the purpose they serve
Land use within each sector remains the same, with like attracting like

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