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Foundations of Economics

Economics

A set of fundamental economic concepts and theories.

microeconomics macroeconomics supply and demand scarcity

12 Questions Easy Ages 10+ Apr 20, 2026

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1 Which fundamental economic concept describes the limited availability of resources relative to unlimited human wants?

A Inflation
B Scarcity
C Deflation
D Recession

2 What is the term for the value of the next-best alternative that must be forgone to pursue a certain action?

A Opportunity cost
B Marginal benefit
C Sunk cost
D Economic profit

3 In a market economy, what primarily determines the price of a good or service?

A Government decree
B The interaction of supply and demand
C The cost of production alone
D Consumer preferences only

4 What does the law of demand state about the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, assuming all other factors remain constant?

A As price increases, quantity demanded increases.
B As price decreases, quantity demanded increases.
C As price increases, quantity demanded decreases.
D Price has no effect on quantity demanded.

5 Which of the following is a macroeconomic concern?

A The pricing strategy of a single firm
B The unemployment rate of a country
C The production decisions of a household
D The profit margin of a specific product

6 What is the term for a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time?

A Deflation
B Recession
C Stagflation
D Inflation

7 In economics, what is a 'good'?

A A service that is provided for free
B Anything that satisfies human wants and needs and has a value
C Only physical objects that can be touched
D A charitable donation

8 What does the law of supply state about the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied, assuming all other factors remain constant?

A As price increases, quantity supplied decreases.
B As price decreases, quantity supplied increases.
C As price increases, quantity supplied increases.
D Price has no effect on quantity supplied.

9 Which type of economy relies on customs, history, and time-honored beliefs to guide economic decisions?

A Market economy
B Command economy
C Traditional economy
D Mixed economy

10 What is the basic economic problem that all societies face due to limited resources and unlimited wants?

A Lack of innovation
B Inequality
C Scarcity
D Unemployment

11 Which of the following best describes a 'public good'?

A A good that can be consumed by one person without preventing others from consuming it, and it is difficult to exclude non-payers.
B A good that is only available to the wealthy.
C A good that is produced by a private company.
D A good that is only available to government employees.

12 What is the term for the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a specific time period?

A Consumer Price Index (CPI)
B Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
C Balance of Trade
D Inflation Rate

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