Economic History

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What was the name of the economic system that dominated Europe in the Middle Ages?

  1. Feudalism

  2. Capitalism

  3. Socialism

  4. Communism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Feudalism was a system of political and economic organization that dominated Europe in the Middle Ages. It was based on the relationship between lords and vassals, in which lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and other obligations.

What was the name of the economic system that emerged in Europe in the 16th century?

  1. Mercantilism

  2. Capitalism

  3. Socialism

  4. Communism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercantilism was an economic system that emerged in Europe in the 16th century. It was based on the belief that a country's wealth and power could be increased by accumulating gold and silver.

What was the name of the economic system that emerged in Europe in the 18th century?

  1. Capitalism

  2. Socialism

  3. Communism

  4. Mercantilism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capitalism is an economic system that emerged in Europe in the 18th century. It is based on the private ownership of the means of production and the pursuit of profit.

What was the name of the economic system that emerged in the Soviet Union in the 1920s?

  1. Socialism

  2. Communism

  3. Capitalism

  4. Mercantilism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socialism is an economic system that emerged in the Soviet Union in the 1920s. It is based on the public ownership of the means of production and the distribution of goods and services according to need.

What was the name of the economic system that emerged in China in the 1940s?

  1. Communism

  2. Socialism

  3. Capitalism

  4. Mercantilism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Communism is an economic system that emerged in China in the 1940s. It is based on the public ownership of the means of production and the distribution of goods and services according to need.

What was the name of the economic crisis that occurred in the United States in the 1930s?

  1. The Great Depression

  2. The Great Recession

  3. The Panic of 1873

  4. The Long Depression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Depression was an economic crisis that occurred in the United States in the 1930s. It was the longest and most severe economic downturn in American history.

What was the name of the economic policy that was implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression?

  1. The New Deal

  2. The Fair Deal

  3. The Great Society

  4. The New Frontier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Deal was an economic policy that was implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression. It consisted of a series of programs and reforms designed to stimulate the economy and provide relief to the unemployed.

What was the name of the economic policy that was implemented by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s?

  1. The Great Society

  2. The New Frontier

  3. The War on Poverty

  4. The Civil Rights Act of 1964


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Society was an economic policy that was implemented by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s. It consisted of a series of programs and reforms designed to address poverty, education, healthcare, and other social issues.

What was the name of the economic crisis that occurred in the United States in the 2008?

  1. The Great Recession

  2. The Great Depression

  3. The Panic of 1873

  4. The Long Depression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Recession was an economic crisis that occurred in the United States in the 2008. It was the longest and most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression.

What was the name of the economic policy that was implemented by President Barack Obama in response to the Great Recession?

  1. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

  2. The Troubled Asset Relief Program

  3. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

  4. The Affordable Care Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was an economic policy that was implemented by President Barack Obama in response to the Great Recession. It consisted of a series of programs and reforms designed to stimulate the economy and provide relief to the unemployed.

What is the name of the current economic system in the United States?

  1. Capitalism

  2. Socialism

  3. Communism

  4. Mercantilism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capitalism is the current economic system in the United States. It is based on the private ownership of the means of production and the pursuit of profit.

What are the three main factors of production?

  1. Land, labor, and capital

  2. Land, labor, and technology

  3. Land, labor, and entrepreneurship

  4. Land, labor, and management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main factors of production are land, labor, and capital. Land is the natural resources that are used to produce goods and services. Labor is the human effort that is used to produce goods and services. Capital is the physical assets that are used to produce goods and services.

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

  1. A microeconomic model focuses on individual markets, while a macroeconomic model focuses on the economy as a whole

  2. A microeconomic model focuses on short-term economic fluctuations, while a macroeconomic model focuses on long-term economic growth

  3. A microeconomic model focuses on the behavior of individual consumers and firms, while a macroeconomic model focuses on the behavior of the government and the central bank

  4. A microeconomic model focuses on the supply and demand for individual goods and services, while a macroeconomic model focuses on the supply and demand for money and credit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A microeconomic model focuses on individual markets, while a macroeconomic model focuses on the economy as a whole. Microeconomic models are used to analyze the behavior of individual consumers and firms, while macroeconomic models are used to analyze the behavior of the government and the central bank.

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

  1. A positive economic statement describes what is, while a normative economic statement describes what should be

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

  3. A positive economic statement can be tested, while a normative economic statement cannot be tested

  4. A positive economic statement is objective, while a normative economic statement is subjective


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A positive economic statement describes what is, while a normative economic statement describes what should be. Positive economic statements are based on facts, while normative economic statements are based on values. Positive economic statements can be tested, while normative economic statements cannot be tested.

What is the difference between a stock and a flow variable?

  1. A stock variable is a measure of the amount of something at a point in time, while a flow variable is a measure of the rate of change of a stock variable

  2. A stock variable is a measure of the total amount of something, while a flow variable is a measure of the average amount of something

  3. A stock variable is a measure of the value of something, while a flow variable is a measure of the quantity of something

  4. A stock variable is a measure of the income from something, while a flow variable is a measure of the expenditure on something


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A stock variable is a measure of the amount of something at a point in time, while a flow variable is a measure of the rate of change of a stock variable. For example, the stock of money in the economy is a measure of the total amount of money in the economy at a point in time, while the flow of money in the economy is a measure of the rate at which money is being created or destroyed.

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