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Economic History of Economic Thought

Description: This quiz covers the economic history of economic thought, from the mercantilists to the Keynesians.
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Who is considered the father of economics?

  1. Adam Smith

  2. Karl Marx

  3. John Maynard Keynes

  4. Friedrich Hayek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adam Smith is considered the father of economics because of his book, The Wealth of Nations, which laid the foundation for classical economics.

What is the main idea of mercantilism?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercantilism is an economic system that advocates government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth. This can be done through tariffs, subsidies, and other policies.

What is the main idea of classical economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Classical economics is an economic system that advocates free trade and laissez-faire. This means that the government should not intervene in the economy, and that the market should be allowed to operate freely.

What is the main idea of Keynesian economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keynesian economics is an economic system that advocates government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth. This can be done through fiscal policy, monetary policy, and other policies.

What is the main idea of monetarism?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Monetarism is an economic system that emphasizes the importance of saving and investment. This is because saving and investment lead to economic growth.

What is the main idea of supply-side economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Supply-side economics is an economic system that advocates free trade and laissez-faire. This means that the government should not intervene in the economy, and that the market should be allowed to operate freely.

What is the main idea of behavioral economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Behavioral economics is an economic system that emphasizes the role of government in providing social welfare. This can be done through social programs, such as unemployment insurance and welfare.

What is the main idea of institutional economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Institutional economics is an economic system that emphasizes the importance of institutions in economic development. This includes things like property rights, the legal system, and the education system.

What is the main idea of evolutionary economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Evolutionary economics is an economic system that emphasizes that the economy is constantly evolving. This is because new technologies, new products, and new markets are constantly being created.

What is the main idea of ecological economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ecological economics is an economic system that emphasizes that the economy is a subsystem of the environment. This means that the economy is dependent on the environment for resources, and that economic activity can have a negative impact on the environment.

What is the main idea of feminist economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Feminist economics is an economic system that emphasizes that the economy is gendered. This means that the economy is structured in a way that benefits men more than women.

What is the main idea of post-Keynesian economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Post-Keynesian economics is an economic system that emphasizes that the economy is not self-adjusting. This means that the government needs to intervene in the economy to promote economic growth.

What is the main idea of new classical economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

New classical economics is an economic system that emphasizes that the economy is self-adjusting. This means that the government does not need to intervene in the economy to promote economic growth.

What is the main idea of new Keynesian economics?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

New Keynesian economics is an economic system that emphasizes that the economy is not self-adjusting. This means that the government needs to intervene in the economy to promote economic growth.

What is the main idea of real business cycle theory?

  1. Government intervention in the economy to promote economic growth

  2. Free trade and laissez-faire

  3. The importance of saving and investment

  4. The role of government in providing social welfare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Real business cycle theory is an economic system that emphasizes that the economy is driven by real shocks, such as technological change and changes in consumer preferences.

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