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The Ethiopian government has implemented many agricultural policies, such as market liberalization. This is done to encourage an accelerated sustainable development to eradicate poverty.

True (A)

Which of these are examples of the four economic agents? (Select all that apply)

  • Entrepreneurs (correct)
  • Business firms (correct)
  • Government (correct)
  • Consumers (correct)
  • The United Nations
  • Teachers

What is the most important goal of the consumer?

  • To minimize their satisfaction
  • To maximize their satisfaction (correct)
  • To minimize their profit
  • To use only one good at a time

The ______ of a budget line is the negative of the price ratios of the two goods.

<p>slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary determinant of consumption?

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

What is MPC?

<p>Marginal propensity to consume</p> Signup and view all the answers

The total utility of the consumer (U) depends on the quantities of the commodities ______.

<p>consumed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary factors that will cause a shift in the budget line and cause a change in equilibrium?

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

According to the accelerator theory of investment, a change in demand for goods and services will not trigger a rise in demand for investment.

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

A perfect competitor is a 'price-maker', while a monopolist is a 'price-taker

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

Which of the following is NOT a valid characteristic of an oligopoly?

<p>One firm’s actions are not influenced by the actions of other firms in the market (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between gross investment and net investment?

<p>Gross investment is the total value of capital investment by a company before deducting depreciation, while net investments is the gross investment minus depreciation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trade balance refers to the balance in the trading of merchandise by excluding trade in services.

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

Why do countries engage in international trade?

<p>There are many benefits to international trade, some of which include efficient use of world resources, specialization of labor, increased output, harmonizing international political relations, and cultural exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the theory of comparative advantage, international trade could take place between two countries if each country has an absolute advantage in the production of one good, but this is NOT possible if one country has an absolute advantage in the production of both goods.

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

What are the main components of the human development index?

<p>The main components of the Human Development Index (HDI) are: life expectancy at birth, educational attainment and the standard of living, measured by real GDP per capita.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The MDGs are not a unified focus in the development community.

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

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not as ambitious as the MDGs.

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

Ethiopia has formulated a robust and comprehensive strategy for achieving the MDGs and SDGs.

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

The strategy adopted by the Ethiopian government after the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) took power is to push for a large industrialization at the expense of smallholder agriculture.

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

Which of these are considered to be problems in the education sector? (Select all that apply)

<p>Gender inequality (B), Inadequate facilities (C), High drop-out rates (D), A lack of books and sufficient teaching materials. (E), Lack of financial and resource constraints (F), Problems of relevance, quality, accessibility and equity (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The health sector is not decentralized in Ethiopia.

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

Which of these are strategies to improve the health care services? (Select all that apply)

<p>Strengthening existing health programs (B), Financing the health care delivery system (C), Creating safe and adequate drinking water for the rural population (D), Increasing access to healthy and nutritious foods (E), Providing family planning services at all levels. (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the post-1991 industrial strategy? (Select all that apply)

<p>Promoting technology and manufacturing processes based on the use of natural resources. (A), Developing infrastructure to support rapid economic growth (B), Export-led industrialization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can we do to help improve the agricultural sector in Ethiopia? (Select all that apply)

<p>Promoting the use of improved seeds, fertilizers, and farm tools. (B), Expanding the number of afforestation and reforestation schemes (D), Promoting the use of local streams and lakes for irrigation purposes (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tourism sector has made significant progress in recent years towards its potential.

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

One of the primary reasons for the failures of the Derg Regime (1974-1991) was the government’s intervention in the agricultural sector.

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

The Ethiopian government has effectively addressed income inequality, and this is one of the main factors behind the country's economic success.

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Flashcards

Consumer Optimum

The point where a consumer maximizes utility given their budget constraint.

Utility

The satisfaction or happiness a consumer gets from consuming goods or services.

Indifference Curve (IC)

A curve showing various combinations of two goods that give the consumer the same level of satisfaction.

Indifference Map

A set of indifference curves, each representing a different level of satisfaction.

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Budget Line

A line showing all possible combinations of two goods that a consumer can purchase with their given income and prices.

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Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS)

The rate at which a consumer is willing to trade one good for another while remaining on the same indifference curve.

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Cardinal Utility

The approach to measuring utility in absolute numerical terms, like 'utils'.

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Ordinal Utility

The approach to measuring utility by ranking goods and services from most to least preferred.

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Marginal Utility (MU)

The extra satisfaction gained from consuming one more unit of a good.

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Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as consumption of a good increases, the extra satisfaction from each additional unit decreases.

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Perfect substitute goods

Goods that can be used in place of one another at the same rate of exchange or trade-off.

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Perfect complement goods

Goods that are consumed together in fixed proportions.

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Income consumption curve (ICC)

The curve connecting the optimal consumption bundles for different income levels.

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Price consumption curve (PCC)

The curve showing the optimal consumption bundles for varying prices.

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Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded.

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Feasible area

The region on a budget line representing combinations of goods that a consumer can afford.

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Unattainable area

The area outside the budget line, representing consumption bundles the consumer cannot afford.

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Preference

A consumer's ability to express a choice or ranking of different consumption bundles.

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Study Notes

Economics Student Textbook (Grade 11)

  • Textbook is property of the school
  • Take good care not to damage or lose it
  • Cover the book
  • Keep the book clean and dry
  • Clean hands before using it
  • Do not write on cover or inside pages
  • Use paper or cardboard as bookmark
  • Do not tear or cut out any pictures or pages
  • Repair any torn pages with paste or tape
  • Pack the book carefully when putting in bag
  • Handle the book with care when passing to others
  • Lay new books on their back when first used
  • Open only a few pages at a time and lay on the bound edge
  • This helps maintain the book's condition

Economics Textbook (Grade 11) - Writers, Editors, and Evaluators

  • Writers: Guta Legesse Tessema (PhD) and Dereje Fekadu Deressa (MSc)
  • Editors: Chanyalew Degefa Merga (MA), Curriculum Editor; Degela Ergano Done (PhD), Content Editor; and Taye Gebremariam Olamo (PhD), Language Editor
  • Illustrator: Tadele Bayu Genet (MSc)
  • Book Designer: Amsalu Dinote Kuye (MSc)
  • Evaluators: Mekonnen Bersisa Gadisa (PhD), Tariku Mulushewa Dessea (MSc), and Ararsa Hora Dabi (MSc)

Economics Textbook (Grade 11) - Publication Information

  • First published in August 2023
  • Published by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Education
  • Supported by the World Bank, UK's Department for International Development/DFID (now merged with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office/FCDO),
  • Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, UNICEF, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through a Multi Donor Trust Fund.
  • Copyright 2023 by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Education. All rights reserved.
  • Printed by Gravity Group Ind LLC, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • ISBN: 978-99990-0-058-1

Economics Textbook (Grade 11) - Table of Contents

  • Unit 1: Theory of Consumer Behavior and Demand
    • Introduction to Utility, Indifference Curves, Budget Line
  • Unit 2: Market Structure and the Decision of Firms
    • Review of Market Structures; Perfect Competition, Imperfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition
  • Unit 3: National Income Accounting
    • Nature of National Income Account and its Importance, Concept of GDP and GNP, Approaches to Measuring National Income, Circular Flow of Income, Problems with GDP Measurement
  • Unit 4: Consumption, Saving, and Investment
    • Introduction, Consumption Function, Saving Function, Relationship between Saving and Consumption, Investment
  • Unit 5: Trade and Finance
    • Introduction, Overview of Domestic Trade, Basic Theories of International Trade, Balance of Payment Components, Trade Policies and Strategies
  • Unit 6: Economic Development
    • Introduction to Economic Growth and Economic Development, Measures of Productivity, Measuring Human Development Index, Capability Approach, Sustainable Development, Millennium Development Goals(MDGs)
  • Unit 7: Main Sectors, Sectorial Policies, and Strategies of Ethiopia
    • Overview of Agricultural Policies, Specific Policies and Strategies of the Agricultural Sector, Overview of Industrial Policies, Specific Policies and Strategies of the Industrial Sector, Overview of Service Policies and Strategies

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