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What is the formula for calculating Gross National Product (GNP)?
What is the formula for calculating Gross National Product (GNP)?
What does GDP include in its calculation according to the expenditure approach?
What does GDP include in its calculation according to the expenditure approach?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
If wages increase by 10% while profits decrease by 5%, what overall effect does this have on GDP calculated using the income approach?
If wages increase by 10% while profits decrease by 5%, what overall effect does this have on GDP calculated using the income approach?
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Which approach determines GDP by focusing on the total income received by a country in a year?
Which approach determines GDP by focusing on the total income received by a country in a year?
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What element is included in the GDP calculation using the income approach?
What element is included in the GDP calculation using the income approach?
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Which of the following elements is a component of GDP as a derived figure and not counted separately?
Which of the following elements is a component of GDP as a derived figure and not counted separately?
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What would likely happen to the calculation of GDP if government decreases taxes on profits?
What would likely happen to the calculation of GDP if government decreases taxes on profits?
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What does the term 'Oikonomia' refer to in economics?
What does the term 'Oikonomia' refer to in economics?
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Which economist is known for emphasizing the pursuit of self-interest, division of labor, and freedom of trade?
Which economist is known for emphasizing the pursuit of self-interest, division of labor, and freedom of trade?
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Which of the following phrases best captures the essence of the study of economics?
Which of the following phrases best captures the essence of the study of economics?
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What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
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According to Paul Wonnacott, economics emphasizes the problem in which area?
According to Paul Wonnacott, economics emphasizes the problem in which area?
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Which of the following statements about economics is NOT correct?
Which of the following statements about economics is NOT correct?
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Which economic principle refers to the wise allocation of scarce resources?
Which economic principle refers to the wise allocation of scarce resources?
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What is an essential problem economics seeks to address?
What is an essential problem economics seeks to address?
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What primarily influences decisions in a traditional economy?
What primarily influences decisions in a traditional economy?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a traditional economy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a traditional economy?
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What is the definition of national income?
What is the definition of national income?
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Which component is NOT included in the Gross National Product (GNP)?
Which component is NOT included in the Gross National Product (GNP)?
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Which of the following accurately describes the Gross National Product (GNP)?
Which of the following accurately describes the Gross National Product (GNP)?
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What is the relationship between national income and production?
What is the relationship between national income and production?
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Which aspect is considered the top priority in a traditional economy?
Which aspect is considered the top priority in a traditional economy?
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What does the term 'Gross private domestic income' refer to in the context of GNP?
What does the term 'Gross private domestic income' refer to in the context of GNP?
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What are consumption goods and services primarily purchased for?
What are consumption goods and services primarily purchased for?
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Which type of goods does the government primarily buy to deliver public services?
Which type of goods does the government primarily buy to deliver public services?
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In a capitalist system, which of the following characteristics is true?
In a capitalist system, which of the following characteristics is true?
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What does the determination of 'how much to produce' refer to?
What does the determination of 'how much to produce' refer to?
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Which statement describes socialism as an economic system?
Which statement describes socialism as an economic system?
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What defines the phrase 'Laissez Faire' in a capitalist economic system?
What defines the phrase 'Laissez Faire' in a capitalist economic system?
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What is the primary focus of the question 'for whom to produce'?
What is the primary focus of the question 'for whom to produce'?
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What typically characterizes capital goods?
What typically characterizes capital goods?
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What is the formula for calculating GDP using the expenditure approach?
What is the formula for calculating GDP using the expenditure approach?
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If government spending increases by 20%, what is the new amount of government spending given the original value of 2,500 billion?
If government spending increases by 20%, what is the new amount of government spending given the original value of 2,500 billion?
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If exports grow by 15% from 1,200 billion, what will be the updated value of exports?
If exports grow by 15% from 1,200 billion, what will be the updated value of exports?
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What is the GDP of Country X given the following expenditures: PHP27,500 billion consumption, PHP11,000 billion investment, PHP16,500 billion government spending, exports worth PHP8,250 billion, and imports of PHP5,500 billion?
What is the GDP of Country X given the following expenditures: PHP27,500 billion consumption, PHP11,000 billion investment, PHP16,500 billion government spending, exports worth PHP8,250 billion, and imports of PHP5,500 billion?
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What is the GNP of Country X if it earns PHP2,750 billion abroad and PHp1,650 billion from foreigners in its territory?
What is the GNP of Country X if it earns PHP2,750 billion abroad and PHp1,650 billion from foreigners in its territory?
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Which of the following components is NOT included in the calculation of GDP using the expenditure approach?
Which of the following components is NOT included in the calculation of GDP using the expenditure approach?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Economics
- Economics originates from the Greek word "Oikonomia," meaning household management.
- Defined as the "Science of Wealth," as characterized by Adam Smith, focusing on self-interest, division of labor, and trade freedom.
- Encompasses the management and allocation of limited resources to meet the unlimited needs of society.
- Different interpretations include:
- Study of resource production, management, and usage (Lloyd Reynolds).
- Decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources (Roger Le Roy Miller).
- Inquiry into how humans satisfy material needs (Gerardo Sicat).
Divisions of Economics
- Microeconomics: Examines individual units within the economy (e.g., households).
- Consumption Goods and Services: Purchased for personal benefit and improved quality of life.
- Capital Goods: Used by businesses to enhance productivity.
- Government Goods and Services: Acquired by the government to provide public services.
- Export Goods and Services: Products sold abroad.
Economic Questions
- How to Produce?: Involves methods and processes for manufacturing goods.
- How Much to Produce?: Concerns determining the volume and quantity of production.
- For Whom to Produce?: Focuses on consumer demographics and purchasing ability.
Types of Economic Systems
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Capitalism (Market Economy):
- Market-driven system with minimal government intervention.
- Economic freedom and private ownership characterize this system.
- Production and prices are determined by competition and profit motives.
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Socialism:
- Government manages essential industries while allowing private management of others.
- The government determines production goods and pricing; maintains an element of democratic decision-making.
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Traditional Economy:
- Economic decisions based on customs and historical practices.
- Communal land ownership with agricultural production managed by a leader.
- Prioritizes culture and religion over economic factors.
National Income
- National income is the total monetary value of goods and services produced by a country's residents in a year.
- Includes net income from production activities within and outside domestic boundaries.
- Represents the economic productivity of labor and capital acting upon natural resources.
Sources of National Income
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Gross National Product (GNP):
- Total value produced by residents, including net income from abroad.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
- Overall value of goods and services produced domestically over regular intervals.
GNP Components
- Consumer goods and services
- Gross private domestic income
- Services rendered and income from abroad
Calculating GNP
- Formula: GNP = GDP + NR (Net income from assets abroad) - NP (Net payment outflow).
GDP Components
- Wages, salaries, rent, interest, undistributed profits, direct taxes, dividends, depreciation.
Calculating GDP
- Formula: GDP = Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + Exports - Imports.
Approaches to GDP Calculation
- Income Approach: Summarizes total income generated from production activities.
- Expenditure Approach: Summarizes total spending on final goods and services.
Problem Analysis Examples
- Example calculations showing the effects of wage increases and profit taxation on GDP via income approach.
- Additional assessments to calculate GDP using expenditure approach highlighting government spending and export growth projections.
- Comparative analysis of Country X's economic activities, determining both GDP and GNP from various economic contributions.
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This quiz focuses on the foundational concepts of economics as outlined in the first lesson. You'll explore definitions, divisions, factors of production, economic systems, and principles of national income accounting. Perfect for beginners looking to grasp the essential ideas in economics.
