CH 3.1 : Economic Growth
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What is the primary goal of efforts to balance wealth?

  • To reduce income distribution disparities (correct)
  • To increase capital investment
  • To reduce population growth
  • To promote economic growth

What is economic growth measured in terms of?

  • Real GDP per capita
  • Nominal GDP (correct)
  • Resource exploitation
  • Labor productivity

Which of the following factors directly impacts productive capacity?

  • Resource exploitation
  • Technological advancements
  • Capital investment (correct)
  • Labor productivity

What is the standard of living defined as?

<p>The level of wealth and comfort in a particular demographic group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using per capita GDP to measure standard of living?

<p>It does not account for income distribution disparities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that determines standard of living?

<p>Economic growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does economic growth reflect?

<p>An increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences economic stability and public services?

<p>Government policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of wealth?

<p>Savings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of wealth?

<p>The ability to generate income (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for sustainable development?

<p>Security and infrastructure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gini Coefficient used to measure?

<p>The distribution of wealth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that impacts resource distribution?

<p>Population size and structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of higher employment levels?

<p>Higher living standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the Gini Coefficient?

<p>0 to 1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for uneven distribution of wealth?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Lorenz Curve used to illustrate?

<p>The actual distribution of wealth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a source of wealth apart from savings?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Gini Coefficient?

<p>It is valued for its straightforward interpretative power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between economic growth and the standard of living?

<p>Economic growth is closely tied to the standard of living (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an effort to balance wealth?

<p>Minimum wage laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adjusting growth data for inflation?

<p>To get a clearer picture of growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can influence economic growth?

<p>Resource exploitation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is per capita GDP useful for comparing growth across countries?

<p>It factors in population differences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using GDP per capita to measure standard of living?

<p>It does not account for income distribution disparities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that determines standard of living?

<p>Economic growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of technological advancements?

<p>Enhanced production capabilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of economic growth?

<p>It is an increase in a nation's output of goods and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that influences employment levels?

<p>Government policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for sustainable development?

<p>Security and infrastructure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of economic growth?

<p>Increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lorenz Curve illustrate?

<p>The actual distribution of wealth across a population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Gini Coefficient?

<p>It is a numerical representation of wealth inequality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that contributes to uneven wealth distribution?

<p>Economic systems that favor certain groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a source of wealth?

<p>Savings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of wealth?

<p>The ability to generate income (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of unequal wealth distribution?

<p>Increased income inequality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that determines economic opportunities?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of economic growth?

<p>Improved standard of living (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of economic growth?

<p>It can lead to increased income inequality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of a nation's economic growth on its citizens?

<p>Improved standard of living (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of wealth in economic terms?

<p>Sources of employment opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Lorenz Curve in measuring wealth distribution?

<p>To illustrate deviations from perfect equality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to economic disparity due to natural variations?

<p>Skills and talent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using the Gini Coefficient in measuring wealth inequality?

<p>It provides a numerical representation of wealth inequality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of unequal wealth distribution within a nation?

<p>Structural inequality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a source of wealth apart from savings?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of economic growth that is closely tied to the standard of living?

<p>Increased capacity to produce goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to economic disparity due to structural inequality?

<p>Discrimination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of economic growth on a nation's development?

<p>Improved standard of living (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of taxation policies aimed at equity in wealth redistribution?

<p>To decrease the burden of taxes on low-income individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of measuring economic growth in nominal terms?

<p>It fails to account for inflation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of labor productivity on economic growth?

<p>It increases the nation's output of goods and services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between employment levels and standard of living?

<p>Higher employment levels lead to a higher standard of living (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors has a direct impact on resource distribution?

<p>Population size and structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of technological advancements in terms of economic growth?

<p>They enhance production capabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of using per capita GDP to measure standard of living?

<p>It does not account for income distribution disparities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of economic growth?

<p>It is an increase in the nation's output of goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of government policies in determining standard of living?

<p>They influence economic stability and public services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of job creation programs in terms of wealth redistribution?

<p>They provide employment opportunities to low-income individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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