Determinants of Economic Growth

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the key determinants of economic growth, including factors such as capital accumulation, technological progress, labor force growth, and institutional factors.
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Which of the following is NOT a determinant of economic growth?

  1. Capital Accumulation

  2. Technological Progress

  3. Labor Force Growth

  4. Natural Resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural resources are not a determinant of economic growth in the long run, as they can be depleted or become obsolete. The other options, capital accumulation, technological progress, and labor force growth, are all key determinants of economic growth.

What is the process by which new capital goods are created?

  1. Capital Accumulation

  2. Technological Progress

  3. Labor Force Growth

  4. Institutional Factors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capital accumulation is the process by which new capital goods are created. This can be done through investment, which is the use of current resources to create future assets.

Which of the following is an example of technological progress?

  1. The invention of the computer

  2. The development of new medical treatments

  3. The discovery of new energy sources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological progress is the process by which new technologies are developed and implemented. This can include the invention of new products, the development of new processes, or the discovery of new resources.

What is the relationship between labor force growth and economic growth?

  1. Labor force growth leads to economic growth.

  2. Economic growth leads to labor force growth.

  3. There is a positive correlation between labor force growth and economic growth.

  4. There is a negative correlation between labor force growth and economic growth.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Labor force growth can lead to economic growth by increasing the supply of labor, which can lead to lower wages and higher profits. This can stimulate investment and economic growth. However, if labor force growth is too rapid, it can lead to unemployment and lower wages, which can slow economic growth.

Which of the following is an example of an institutional factor that can affect economic growth?

  1. The rule of law

  2. Property rights

  3. Government regulations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutional factors are the rules and norms that govern economic activity. These can include the rule of law, property rights, government regulations, and social norms. Institutional factors can have a significant impact on economic growth by affecting the incentives for investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of economic growth?

  1. Capital Accumulation

  2. Technological Progress

  3. Labor Force Growth

  4. Government Spending


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government spending is not a determinant of economic growth in the long run, as it does not create new productive capacity. The other options, capital accumulation, technological progress, and labor force growth, are all key determinants of economic growth.

What is the relationship between capital accumulation and economic growth?

  1. Capital accumulation leads to economic growth.

  2. Economic growth leads to capital accumulation.

  3. There is a positive correlation between capital accumulation and economic growth.

  4. There is a negative correlation between capital accumulation and economic growth.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Capital accumulation can lead to economic growth by increasing the stock of productive capital, which can lead to higher productivity and output. However, if capital accumulation is too rapid, it can lead to overinvestment and lower returns on investment, which can slow economic growth.

Which of the following is an example of a technological progress that has led to economic growth?

  1. The invention of the steam engine

  2. The development of the internet

  3. The discovery of antibiotics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological progress has been a major driver of economic growth throughout history. The invention of the steam engine led to the Industrial Revolution, the development of the internet has led to the Information Age, and the discovery of antibiotics has led to a dramatic increase in life expectancy and productivity.

What is the relationship between labor force growth and economic growth?

  1. Labor force growth leads to economic growth.

  2. Economic growth leads to labor force growth.

  3. There is a positive correlation between labor force growth and economic growth.

  4. There is a negative correlation between labor force growth and economic growth.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Labor force growth can lead to economic growth by increasing the supply of labor, which can lead to lower wages and higher profits. This can stimulate investment and economic growth. However, if labor force growth is too rapid, it can lead to unemployment and lower wages, which can slow economic growth.

Which of the following is an example of an institutional factor that can affect economic growth?

  1. The rule of law

  2. Property rights

  3. Government regulations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutional factors are the rules and norms that govern economic activity. These can include the rule of law, property rights, government regulations, and social norms. Institutional factors can have a significant impact on economic growth by affecting the incentives for investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of economic growth?

  1. Capital Accumulation

  2. Technological Progress

  3. Labor Force Growth

  4. Natural Resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural resources are not a determinant of economic growth in the long run, as they can be depleted or become obsolete. The other options, capital accumulation, technological progress, and labor force growth, are all key determinants of economic growth.

What is the process by which new capital goods are created?

  1. Capital Accumulation

  2. Technological Progress

  3. Labor Force Growth

  4. Institutional Factors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capital accumulation is the process by which new capital goods are created. This can be done through investment, which is the use of current resources to create future assets.

Which of the following is an example of technological progress?

  1. The invention of the computer

  2. The development of new medical treatments

  3. The discovery of new energy sources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological progress is the process by which new technologies are developed and implemented. This can include the invention of new products, the development of new processes, or the discovery of new resources.

What is the relationship between labor force growth and economic growth?

  1. Labor force growth leads to economic growth.

  2. Economic growth leads to labor force growth.

  3. There is a positive correlation between labor force growth and economic growth.

  4. There is a negative correlation between labor force growth and economic growth.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Labor force growth can lead to economic growth by increasing the supply of labor, which can lead to lower wages and higher profits. This can stimulate investment and economic growth. However, if labor force growth is too rapid, it can lead to unemployment and lower wages, which can slow economic growth.

Which of the following is an example of an institutional factor that can affect economic growth?

  1. The rule of law

  2. Property rights

  3. Government regulations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutional factors are the rules and norms that govern economic activity. These can include the rule of law, property rights, government regulations, and social norms. Institutional factors can have a significant impact on economic growth by affecting the incentives for investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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