Economic Thought and Public Policy
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Economic thought is the sum total of all opinions and desires concerning economic subjects, especially concerning public policies of different times and places. This definition is given by...

  • François Quesnay
  • Schumpeter
  • Haney (correct)
  • Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, and Mill belong to which school of economic thought?

  • Classical Economics (correct)
  • Keynesian school
  • Physiocrats
  • Karl Marx belonged to which school of thought?

  • Capitalism
  • Socialism (correct)
  • Mercantilism
  • Which economist introduced the concept of the "invisible hand" in economics?

    <p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inequality in distribution of wealth, class division, and labour exploitation were ideas promoted by...

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

    According to the Code of Hammurabi, what role did merchants play in international relations?

    <p>The merchant engaged in international trade and even acted as a diplomat abroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fiscal policy, role of aggregate demand in determining output, and reducing unemployment were ideas promoted by...

    <p>Keynesian economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Essay on the Principle of Population was written by

    <p>Thomas Robert Malthus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Economic thought is the sum total of all opinions and desires concerning economic subjects, specially concerning public policies of different times and places. This definition is given by...

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

    Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, and Mill belong to which school of economic thought?

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

    Karl Marx belonged to which school of thought?

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

    Which economist introduced the concept of the 'invisible hand' in economies?

    <p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inequality in distribution of wealth, class division, and labor exploitation were ideas promoted by...

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

    According to the Code of Hammurabi, what role did merchants play in international relations?

    <p>The merchant engaged in international trade and even acted as a diplomat abroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fiscal policy, role of aggregate demand in determining output and reducing unemployment were ideas promoted by...

    <p>Keynesian economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Essay on the Principle of Population was written by

    <p>Thomas Robert Malthus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a consumer consumes more units of a good or service, and the additional satisfaction or utility derived from each additional unit decreases, it's called...

    <p>The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The theory of rent is linked to

    <p>David Ricardo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Supply creates its own demand' is...

    <p>Say's law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who described the Stages of economic development as a cyclical model of economic development, where societies transition from nomadic simplicity to urban luxury and eventually decline?

    <p>Ibn Khaldoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    David Ricardo is best known for his theory of:

    <p>Comparative advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who argued that the economy was driven by the pursuit of self-interest?

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

    The economy is self-regulating, and the pursuit of self-interest by individuals leads to achieving the best outcome for society as a whole, is guided by...

    <p>invisible hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Code of Hammurabi primarily focused on:

    <p>Social order and justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The famous work 'The Wealth of Nations' was published by?

    <p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The labor theory of value is associated with which economist?

    <p>Karl Marx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the concept of 'utility maximization' as a basis for understanding consumer behavior?

    <p>Alfred Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The additional satisfaction or pleasure that a consumer derives from consuming one more unit of a good or service is...

    <p>Marginal utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Economic Thought and Historians

    • Economic thought is defined as the sum total of all opinions and desires concerning economic subjects, especially concerning public policies of different times and places, by Haney.
    • The Classical Economics school of thought includes economists such as Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, and Mill.

    Key Economists and Their Contributions

    • Karl Marx belonged to the Socialist school of thought.
    • Adam Smith introduced the concept of the "invisible hand" in economics.
    • Thomas Robert Malthus wrote the "Essay on the Principle of Population".
    • David Ricardo was a prominent economist of the Classical Economics school.

    Economic Ideas and Theories

    • Socialists promoted ideas of inequality in distribution of wealth, class division, and labor exploitation.
    • Keynesian economists promoted the role of fiscal policy, aggregate demand, and reducing unemployment.

    Historical Context

    • According to the Code of Hammurabi, merchants played a significant role in international relations, engaging in international trade and even acting as diplomats abroad.

    Economic Thought and Theories

    • Economic thought is the sum total of all opinions and desires concerning economic subjects, especially concerning public policies of different times and places, as defined by Haney.
    • Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, and Mill belong to the Classical Economics school of thought.

    Key Economists and Their Contributions

    • Karl Marx belonged to the Socialist school of thought.
    • Adam Smith introduced the concept of the "invisible hand" in economies.
    • John Maynard Keynes' ideas include fiscal policy, the role of aggregate demand in determining output, and reducing unemployment.
    • Thomas Robert Malthus wrote the Essay on the Principle of Population.
    • David Ricardo is known for his theory of Comparative Advantage and the theory of rent.

    Economic Concepts

    • The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility states that when a consumer consumes more units of a good or service, the additional satisfaction or utility derived from each additional unit decreases.
    • Say's Law states that "Supply creates its own demand."
    • The labour theory of value is associated with Karl Marx.
    • Utility maximization, as a basis for understanding consumer behaviour, was proposed by Alfred Marshall.
    • Marginal utility refers to the additional satisfaction or pleasure that a consumer derives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

    Historical Economic Thought

    • The Code of Hammurabi primarily focused on Social order and justice, and merchants played a key role in international relations, even acting as diplomats abroad.
    • Ibn Khaldoun described the Stages of economic development as a cyclical model, where societies transition from nomadic simplicity to urban luxury and eventually decline.
    • Quesnay was an economist who argued that the economy was driven by the pursuit of self-interest.
    • The concept of the "invisible hand" guides the idea that the economy is self-regulating, and the pursuit of self-interest by individuals leads to the best outcome for society as a whole.

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