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Which of the following best describes the relationship between income and standard of living?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between income and standard of living?
- High income is negatively correlated with the potential to consume goods and services.
- High income invariably leads to a lower standard of living due to increased taxes.
- Income level has no impact on the standard of living.
- High income is positively correlated with the potential to consume goods and services, indicating a higher standard of living. (correct)
Average disposable income is calculated before any compulsory deductions, reflecting the gross earnings of citizens.
Average disposable income is calculated before any compulsory deductions, reflecting the gross earnings of citizens.
False (B)
Define 'capital equipment' in the context of a country's standard of living.
Define 'capital equipment' in the context of a country's standard of living.
Long-lasting goods acquired by a firm.
Increased use of advanced technologies typically leads to ______ in production and potentially a higher standard of living.
Increased use of advanced technologies typically leads to ______ in production and potentially a higher standard of living.
Match the following indicators with their effect on the standard of living:
Match the following indicators with their effect on the standard of living:
Why is a country's investment in research and technology considered an indicator of its standard of living?
Why is a country's investment in research and technology considered an indicator of its standard of living?
A country with a lower average disposable income will likely have a higher standard of living compared to a country with a higher average disposable income.
A country with a lower average disposable income will likely have a higher standard of living compared to a country with a higher average disposable income.
In what ways might increased production, enabled by new technologies, impact a country's economy and standard of living?
In what ways might increased production, enabled by new technologies, impact a country's economy and standard of living?
How does the level of national ownership of capital equipment relate to a country's potential future economic growth?
How does the level of national ownership of capital equipment relate to a country's potential future economic growth?
A high standard of living is typically associated with citizens having a ______ level of consumption of goods and services.
A high standard of living is typically associated with citizens having a ______ level of consumption of goods and services.
Flashcards
Standard of Living
Standard of Living
How much income people earn and how much spending they can do with this income.
Average Disposable Income
Average Disposable Income
The average sum that citizens have to spend after compulsory deductions.
Capital Equipment
Capital Equipment
Long lasting goods that a firm acquires, i.e. machinery.
Access to Modern Technology
Access to Modern Technology
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Investment in Research and Technology
Investment in Research and Technology
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Level of Consumption of Goods and Services
Level of Consumption of Goods and Services
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Quality of Life
Quality of Life
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Study Notes
- Standard of living reflects how much income people earn and how much they can spend.
- High income often means high consumption.
- Quality of life can be linked to happiness.
Indicators of Standard of Living
- A higher standard of living is associated with increased consumption of goods and services.
- Average disposable income is related to the average amount of money citizens have to spend after mandatory deductions from wages.
- Average disposable income assess how well off people are in a country.
- A higher average disposable income indicates a higher standard of living.
- Capital equipment is long-lasting goods acquired by a firm.
- A country rich in capital equipment typically has a high standard of living.
- Increased usage of advanced technologies improves the standard of living.
- New technology facilitates increased production, reduces errors and waste, lowers costs, and improves product quality.
- Countries that invest more in research and technology generally have higher standards of living.
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