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Economic Systems and Institutions

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What is the primary function of an economic system?

  1. To allocate resources efficiently

  2. To maximize profits

  3. To create jobs

  4. To promote economic growth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of an economic system is to allocate resources efficiently among different individuals and groups in society.

Which of the following is not a type of economic system?

  1. Capitalism

  2. Socialism

  3. Communism

  4. Mixed economy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A mixed economy is not a type of economic system, but rather a combination of elements from different economic systems.

In a capitalist economic system, who owns the means of production?

  1. The government

  2. Private individuals and businesses

  3. The workers

  4. No one

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a capitalist economic system, the means of production are privately owned by individuals and businesses.

What is the primary goal of a socialist economic system?

  1. To maximize profits

  2. To promote economic growth

  3. To achieve social equality

  4. To create jobs

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of a socialist economic system is to achieve social equality by distributing resources more evenly among all members of society.

In a communist economic system, who controls the means of production?

  1. The government

  2. Private individuals and businesses

  3. The workers

  4. No one

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a communist economic system, the means of production are controlled by the government.

What is the role of institutions in an economic system?

  1. To enforce laws and regulations

  2. To provide goods and services

  3. To allocate resources

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutions play a vital role in an economic system by enforcing laws and regulations, providing goods and services, and allocating resources.

Which of the following is not a type of economic institution?

  1. Banks

  2. Corporations

  3. Governments

  4. Trade unions

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade unions are not a type of economic institution, but rather a type of social institution.

What is the primary function of a bank?

  1. To lend money

  2. To hold deposits

  3. To facilitate payments

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Banks perform a variety of functions, including lending money, holding deposits, and facilitating payments.

What is the primary function of a corporation?

  1. To make a profit

  2. To provide goods and services

  3. To create jobs

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of a corporation is to make a profit for its shareholders.

What is the primary function of a government?

  1. To provide law and order

  2. To provide public goods and services

  3. To regulate the economy

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments perform a variety of functions, including providing law and order, providing public goods and services, and regulating the economy.

What is the role of trade unions in an economic system?

  1. To represent workers' interests

  2. To negotiate wages and working conditions

  3. To protect workers' rights

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade unions play a vital role in an economic system by representing workers' interests, negotiating wages and working conditions, and protecting workers' rights.

What is the difference between a microeconomic and a macroeconomic analysis?

  1. Microeconomic analysis focuses on individual markets, while macroeconomic analysis focuses on the economy as a whole.

  2. Microeconomic analysis focuses on short-term economic fluctuations, while macroeconomic analysis focuses on long-term economic trends.

  3. Microeconomic analysis uses mathematical models, while macroeconomic analysis uses statistical data.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Microeconomic analysis focuses on the behavior of individual markets, while macroeconomic analysis focuses on the behavior of the economy as a whole.

What is the law of supply and demand?

  1. The law of supply and demand states that the price of a good or service is determined by the interaction of supply and demand.

  2. The law of supply and demand states that the quantity of a good or service supplied is equal to the quantity demanded.

  3. The law of supply and demand states that the price of a good or service is always equal to the marginal cost of production.

  4. The law of supply and demand states that the quantity of a good or service supplied is always equal to the marginal benefit of consumption.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The law of supply and demand states that the price of a good or service is determined by the interaction of supply and demand.

What is the role of government in a market economy?

  1. To regulate the economy

  2. To provide public goods and services

  3. To redistribute income

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government plays a vital role in a market economy by regulating the economy, providing public goods and services, and redistributing income.

What is the difference between a positive and a normative economic statement?

  1. A positive economic statement is a statement that can be tested and verified, while a normative economic statement is a statement that cannot be tested and verified.

  2. A positive economic statement is a statement that is based on facts, while a normative economic statement is a statement that is based on values.

  3. A positive economic statement is a statement that is about the past or present, while a normative economic statement is a statement that is about the future.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A positive economic statement is a statement that can be tested and verified, while a normative economic statement is a statement that cannot be tested and verified. A positive economic statement is a statement that is based on facts, while a normative economic statement is a statement that is based on values. A positive economic statement is a statement that is about the past or present, while a normative economic statement is a statement that is about the future.

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