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What is the main purpose of fiscal policy?
What is the main purpose of fiscal policy?
A surplus occurs when supply exceeds demand.
A surplus occurs when supply exceeds demand.
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What does GDP per capita measure?
What does GDP per capita measure?
The average economic well-being of citizens in a country.
The ___ industry involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources.
The ___ industry involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources.
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Match the economic sectors with their descriptions:
Match the economic sectors with their descriptions:
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Which of the following actions is part of monetary policy?
Which of the following actions is part of monetary policy?
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What is scarcity?
What is scarcity?
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When GDP shrinks, it indicates potential economic growth.
When GDP shrinks, it indicates potential economic growth.
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What is the main focus of inclusive economic policies?
What is the main focus of inclusive economic policies?
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What is a primary benefit of a free market?
What is a primary benefit of a free market?
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Macroeconomics deals exclusively with individual businesses and their choices.
Macroeconomics deals exclusively with individual businesses and their choices.
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A command economy generally allows for individual decision-making in production and pricing.
A command economy generally allows for individual decision-making in production and pricing.
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What does GDP stand for in economics?
What does GDP stand for in economics?
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Name one consequence of a free market.
Name one consequence of a free market.
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The __________ is the percentage of people in the workforce who are actively looking for jobs but cannot find one.
The __________ is the percentage of people in the workforce who are actively looking for jobs but cannot find one.
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Match the economic terms with their definitions:
Match the economic terms with their definitions:
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In a command economy, the government controls the _____ of most economic activities.
In a command economy, the government controls the _____ of most economic activities.
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Match the economic concepts with their features:
Match the economic concepts with their features:
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Which term describes the value of what you give up when you choose one option over another?
Which term describes the value of what you give up when you choose one option over another?
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Elasticity measures how little quantity supplied changes with a large price change.
Elasticity measures how little quantity supplied changes with a large price change.
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of a free market?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a free market?
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A command economy can lead to efficient use of resources for national goals.
A command economy can lead to efficient use of resources for national goals.
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What is the term for the point where the amount of product that consumers want to buy equals the amount that producers want to sell?
What is the term for the point where the amount of product that consumers want to buy equals the amount that producers want to sell?
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What common problem might arise from a free market that focuses on profit maximization?
What common problem might arise from a free market that focuses on profit maximization?
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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 allocation of resources, encourages innovation, consumer choice, flexibility.
- Cons: Inequality, resource wastage, exploitation of workers, lack of public goods, environmental degradation.
- Command Economy: The government controls most economic aspects (production, pricing, distribution).
- Pros: Promotes equality, stability, efficient use of resources for national goals, can prevent monopolies.
- Cons: Inefficiency, lack of innovation, limited consumer choice, potential for authoritarianism.
- Mixed Economy: A blend of free market and command economies, where both government and private sectors play roles.
- Pros: Balance between freedom and control, flexibility, public services and welfare, reduced inequality.
- Cons: Government inefficiency, can slow economic progress in heavily regulated sectors.
Traditional Economy
- Production and distribution are guided by traditions, customs, and community decisions.
- Pros: Stability, sustainability, strong community bonds, low environmental impact.
- Cons: Limited economic growth, inefficient resource use, resistance to change, lack of access to modern services.
Economic Factors
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Total value of goods and services produced within a country. Represents economic activity.
- Unemployment Rate: Percentage of the labor force without work. A high rate signifies economic downturn or labor market issues.
- Inflation Rate: Rate at which prices rise. Moderate inflation is a sign of growth, while high inflation can reduce purchasing power.
- Interest Rates: How much it costs to borrow money. Low rates stimulate economic growth, while high rates slow borrowing.
- Government Debt/Deficits: Total amount of money the government owes and government spending exceeding revenue. High levels of debt can limit a nation's ability to respond to future crises.
Supply and Demand
- Supply and demand determine prices and quantities in a market.
- Demand: Amount of a good or service consumers are willing and able to buy at various prices. Describes the buyer's side.
- Supply: Amount of a good or service producers are willing and able to sell at various prices. Describes the seller's side.
- Law of Demand: As price rises, demand decreases. As price falls, demand rises.
- Law of Supply: As price rises, supply increases. As price falls, supply decreases.
- Equilibrium Point: Where supply and demand meet, establishing equilibrium price.
Commodities
- Commodities: Basic goods or raw materials traded globally.
- Hard commodities: Raw materials like oil, gold, silver, copper.
- Soft commodities: Agricultural products like wheat, coffee, sugar, cattle.
- Prices are influenced by supply and demand, geopolitical events, weather, etc. They play significant roles in global trade and investment strategies.
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This quiz explores different economic systems, including free market, command economy, and mixed economy. It examines the pros and cons of each system and how they manage resources, production, and distribution. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in economics.
