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Which of the following is NOT typically considered a factor of production in economics?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a factor of production in economics?
- Labor
- Land
- Capital
- Weather (correct)
What is the primary purpose of studying economics?
What is the primary purpose of studying economics?
- To understand resource allocation (correct)
- To enhance communication skills
- To promote entrepreneurship
- To increase personal wealth
In terms of economic systems, which of the following describes a market economy?
In terms of economic systems, which of the following describes a market economy?
- Dependent on agricultural output
- Driven by consumer preference (correct)
- Controlled by the government
- Hindered by foreign trade
Which of the following best describes 'economies of scale'?
Which of the following best describes 'economies of scale'?
What is likely a result of inflation on the economy?
What is likely a result of inflation on the economy?
What does labor intensive technology refer to?
What does labor intensive technology refer to?
What is fiscal policy primarily concerned with?
What is fiscal policy primarily concerned with?
What is the primary relationship between consumption and income?
What is the primary relationship between consumption and income?
What directly reflects underdevelopment?
What directly reflects underdevelopment?
What are the two main problems faced by Indian agriculture?
What are the two main problems faced by Indian agriculture?
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Economics
Economics
The study of how people make choices under scarcity, focusing on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Free Market Economy
Free Market Economy
A system where individuals and firms make decisions about production and consumption based on market prices, with minimal government intervention.
Command Economy
Command Economy
A system where the government plays a significant role in allocating resources and regulating the economy.
Production
Production
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
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Why is economics a science?
Why is economics a science?
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Define fiscal policy.
Define fiscal policy.
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What is demand?
What is demand?
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What does labor-intensive technology mean?
What does labor-intensive technology mean?
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What is capital formation and its role in economic development?
What is capital formation and its role in economic development?
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