Economics Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the primary reason businesses exist within an economy?

  • To promote competition among workers.
  • To satisfy consumer needs and wants. (correct)
  • To generate government revenue.
  • To control the distribution of wealth.

Which of the following is NOT a basic feature of an economic system?

  • Trading negotiations with other nations.
  • Political system governance. (correct)
  • Methods of resource allocation.
  • Production and consumption patterns.

How does scarcity affect economic systems?

  • It ensures that all resources are utilized efficiently.
  • It forces societies to decide how to allocate limited resources. (correct)
  • It decreases the overall satisfaction of consumers.
  • It eliminates the need for opportunity cost.

What role do markets and prices play in the U.S. economy?

<p>They provide a mechanism for resource allocation. (D)</p>
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Opportunity cost is best defined as:

<p>The cost of the next best alternative foregone. (B)</p>
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What is a key feature of a traditional economic system?

<p>Reliance on customs and traditions (C)</p>
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Which factor of production is primarily concerned with human effort and skill?

<p>Labor (D)</p>
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In a market economy, what primarily determines the prices of goods and services?

<p>Supply and demand dynamics (D)</p>
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Which of the following best describes opportunity cost?

<p>The loss of potential gain from one alternative when another is chosen (A)</p>
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