Economics Systems Overview

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What is a primary feature of a free market economy?

Equal distribution of resources

Government controls all production

Minimal government interference (correct)

Prices are fixed by the government

A command economy promotes competition among businesses to foster innovation.

False

List one pro and one con of the free market system.

Pro: Efficient allocation of resources; Con: Inequality.

In a command economy, the government has control over _____ aspects of economic activity.

most Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a free market economy?

Inequality in wealth distribution Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic systems with their advantages:

Free Market = Consumer choice and innovation Command Economy = Promotes equality and stability Signup and view all the answers

A command economy can result in more job security compared to a free market economy.

True Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a free market does not balance correctly?

Resource wastage, such as overproduction or underproduction. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential negative outcome of a lack of competition in an economy?

Stagnation of innovation Signup and view all the answers

A mixed economy allows for complete government control over production and distribution.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one advantage of a traditional economy.

Stability Signup and view all the answers

In a mixed economy, the government can provide essential services like _______ to ensure social welfare.

healthcare Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic systems with their characteristics:

Command Economy = Limited consumer choice and poor resource allocation Mixed Economy = Balance between freedom and control Traditional Economy = Guided by customs and community-based decisions Free-market Economy = Dominated by private sector decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of a mixed economy?

Government inefficiency Signup and view all the answers

A traditional economy encourages rapid technological advancement.

False Signup and view all the answers

What effect can a government have in a mixed economy regarding wealth?

Redistribute wealth Signup and view all the answers

What is microeconomics primarily concerned with?

Individual choices of people and businesses Signup and view all the answers

Macroeconomics studies the behavior of individual consumers and businesses.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is opportunity cost?

The value of what you give up when you choose one option over another. Signup and view all the answers

The _____ of a product is determined by how much consumers want to buy at different prices.

demand Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic terms with their definitions:

Supply = The amount of a product that producers are willing to sell at different prices Elasticity = A measure of how much quantity demanded changes with price changes Inflation = The rate at which prices for goods and services increase GDP = The total value of all goods and services produced in a country Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes market equilibrium?

A situation where quantity demanded equals quantity supplied Signup and view all the answers

Consumer choice refers to the decisions made by businesses regarding their products.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the unemployment rate?

The percentage of people in the workforce who are looking for jobs but cannot find one. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about income distribution is true?

Equitable income distribution tends to strengthen consumer spending. Signup and view all the answers

The Law of Demand states that as prices increase, quantity demanded increases.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the equilibrium price represent in a market?

The price at which the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied. Signup and view all the answers

The ___ curve slopes upward, indicating that as the price of a good increases, the quantity supplied increases.

Supply Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between supply and demand?

Prices are determined by the interplay of supply and demand. Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic concepts to their definitions:

Supply = Amount of a good that producers are willing to sell at different prices Demand = Amount of a good that consumers are willing to buy at different prices Equilibrium Price = Price where quantity demanded equals quantity supplied Law of Supply = As price increases, quantity supplied increases Signup and view all the answers

Tracking income distribution can help identify potential ___ and emphasize the need for inclusive economic policies.

social tensions Signup and view all the answers

The Demand Curve slopes upward from left to right.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of a non-progressive tax system?

Wealthier individuals pay less tax compared to lower-income earners Signup and view all the answers

Discrimination based on race, gender, or ethnicity can enhance economic opportunities for certain groups.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one suggested solution for reducing economic inequality through education?

Increasing funding for underfunded schools. Signup and view all the answers

A higher ______ helps reduce economic inequality by providing low-income workers with a livable income.

minimum wage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Progressive Tax System = Higher tax rates for wealthier individuals Redlining = Restricting access to loans based on race Minimum Wage = Legal minimum amount that workers can be paid Workers' Rights = Ensuring fair treatment and compensation for employees Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measures does NOT directly contribute to reducing economic inequality?

Increasing tax loopholes for wealthy individuals Signup and view all the answers

Strengthening workers' rights includes supporting the right to unionize.

True Signup and view all the answers

Name one effect of economic inequality on public services.

Less funding for education and healthcare. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of fiscal policy?

To influence the economy through spending and taxes Signup and view all the answers

A surplus occurs when the demand for a good or service exceeds its supply.

False Signup and view all the answers

Define scarcity in economic terms.

Scarcity refers to the condition where limited resources are insufficient to meet human wants and needs. Signup and view all the answers

GDP/capita is calculated by dividing the total economic output of a country by its ______.

population Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic industries with their descriptions:

Primary Industry = Extraction of natural resources Secondary Industry = Manufacturing and construction Tertiary Industry = Service provision Quaternary Industry = Knowledge-based activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes monetary policy?

Controlling the money supply and interest rates Signup and view all the answers

What does GDP signify in an economy?

GDP signifies the total value of goods and services produced within a country during a given period. Signup and view all the answers

The tertiary industry is focused on the extraction and harvesting of resources.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Systems

Systems are structures for managing resources, production, and distribution
Free Market: Individuals and businesses make decisions with minimal government interference, driven by supply and demand
- Pros: Efficient resource allocation, encourages innovation, consumer choice, and flexibility
- Cons: Inequality, resource wastage, exploitation of workers, and lack of public goods
Command Economy: Government controls most economic aspects, including production, pricing, and distribution
- Pros: Promotes equality, stability, and efficient resource use for national goals
- Cons: Inefficiency, lack of innovation, limited consumer choice, poor resource allocation, and potential authoritarianism

Mixed Economy

Combines elements of both free-market and command economies
- Pros: Balance between freedom and control, flexibility, public services and welfare, reduced inequality
- Cons: Government inefficiency and potential slow economic progress in heavily regulated industries

Traditional Economy

Production and distribution are guided by customs, traditions, and community-based decisions
- Pros: Stability, sustainability, strong community bonds, and low environmental impact
- Cons: Inequality, limited economic growth, inefficient resource use, resistance to change, lack of access to modern resources and healthcare facilities

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Questions and Answers

What is a primary feature of a free market economy?

A command economy promotes competition among businesses to foster innovation.

List one pro and one con of the free market system.

In a command economy, the government has control over _____ aspects of economic activity.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a free market economy?

Match the economic systems with their advantages:

A command economy can result in more job security compared to a free market economy.

What can happen if a free market does not balance correctly?

What is a potential negative outcome of a lack of competition in an economy?

A mixed economy allows for complete government control over production and distribution.

Name one advantage of a traditional economy.

In a mixed economy, the government can provide essential services like _______ to ensure social welfare.

Match the following economic systems with their characteristics:

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of a mixed economy?

A traditional economy encourages rapid technological advancement.

What effect can a government have in a mixed economy regarding wealth?

What is microeconomics primarily concerned with?

Macroeconomics studies the behavior of individual consumers and businesses.

What is opportunity cost?

The _____ of a product is determined by how much consumers want to buy at different prices.

Match the following economic terms with their definitions:

Which of the following best describes market equilibrium?

Consumer choice refers to the decisions made by businesses regarding their products.

What is the unemployment rate?

Which of the following statements about income distribution is true?

The Law of Demand states that as prices increase, quantity demanded increases.

What does the equilibrium price represent in a market?

The ___ curve slopes upward, indicating that as the price of a good increases, the quantity supplied increases.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between supply and demand?

Match the economic concepts to their definitions:

Tracking income distribution can help identify potential ___ and emphasize the need for inclusive economic policies.

The Demand Curve slopes upward from left to right.

What is one consequence of a non-progressive tax system?

Discrimination based on race, gender, or ethnicity can enhance economic opportunities for certain groups.

What is one suggested solution for reducing economic inequality through education?

A higher ______ helps reduce economic inequality by providing low-income workers with a livable income.

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Which of the following measures does NOT directly contribute to reducing economic inequality?

Strengthening workers' rights includes supporting the right to unionize.

Name one effect of economic inequality on public services.

What is the primary purpose of fiscal policy?

A surplus occurs when the demand for a good or service exceeds its supply.

Define scarcity in economic terms.

GDP/capita is calculated by dividing the total economic output of a country by its ______.

Match the economic industries with their descriptions:

Which of the following best describes monetary policy?

What does GDP signify in an economy?

The tertiary industry is focused on the extraction and harvesting of resources.

Study Notes

Systems

Mixed Economy

Traditional Economy

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