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Fundamentals of Basic Economics

Economics

A quiz covering core concepts in basic economics, suitable for high school students.

economics high school curriculum fundamentals
8 Questions Easy Ages 14+ Apr 24, 2026

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1 What is the fundamental economic problem that all societies face?
  • A Inflation
  • B Unemployment
  • C Scarcity
  • D Recession
2 Which of the following best describes a 'good' in economics?
  • A A service that is provided
  • B A tangible item that satisfies wants or needs
  • C An abstract concept that is not produced
  • D A desire that cannot be fulfilled
3 What does the law of demand state?
  • A As price increases, the quantity demanded increases.
  • B As price decreases, the quantity demanded decreases.
  • C As price increases, the quantity demanded decreases.
  • D As income increases, the quantity demanded decreases.
4 In a market economy, what primarily determines the prices of goods and services?
  • A Government regulations
  • B Central planning
  • C The forces of supply and demand
  • D Tradition and custom
5 What is a 'resource' in economics?
  • A A finished product sold to consumers
  • B Anything used to produce goods and services
  • C A financial investment
  • D A desire for a particular item
6 Which term refers to the cost of the next best alternative forgone when a choice is made?
  • A Opportunity cost
  • B Fixed cost
  • C Marginal cost
  • D Sunk cost
7 What is the main role of money in an economy?
  • A To create scarcity
  • B To provide a medium of exchange
  • C To increase opportunity costs
  • D To limit production
8 What is the basic definition of 'production' in economics?
  • A The consumption of goods and services
  • B The distribution of finished products
  • C The creation of goods and services from resources
  • D The accumulation of wealth
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