Economic policy
  • 1. Economic policy refers to the actions that a government takes in the economic sphere. It involves decisions on how resources are allocated, how taxes are levied, how regulations are implemented, and how monetary policy is conducted. Economic policy aims to promote economic growth, stability, and prosperity for a country's citizens. It encompasses a wide range of measures, including fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade policy, and regulatory policy. Effective economic policy requires a balance between market forces and government intervention to ensure sustainable economic development and social welfare.

    What is the role of supply-side economics in economic policy?
A) Advocates for high levels of government spending
B) Focuses on boosting long-term economic growth by increasing the supply of goods and services
C) Emphasizes government interventions in market activities
D) Aims to redistribute wealth among citizens
  • 2. Which of the following is a tool of trade policy?
A) Tariffs
B) Unemployment benefits
C) Income taxes
D) Social security payments
  • 3. What is the impact of a strong currency on exports?
A) It leads to increased demand for exports
B) It makes exports more expensive and can reduce competitiveness
C) It has no effect on export levels
D) It decreases the cost of exports and boosts competitiveness
  • 4. What is the purpose of an import quota in trade policy?
A) To limit the quantity of a specific imported good
B) To promote consumer choices
C) To encourage domestic production of imports
D) To stabilize currency exchange rates
  • 5. What is the purpose of a free trade agreement?
A) To eliminate tariffs and reduce trade barriers among participant countries
B) To impose trade restrictions for national security reasons
C) To control the exchange rates between participating countries
D) To regulate the prices of imported goods
  • 6. What does the term 'protectionism' refer to in trade policy?
A) Encouraging foreign direct investment
B) Promoting free trade agreements
C) Supporting international trade organizations
D) The use of trade barriers to protect domestic industries from foreign competition
  • 7. What is the purpose of competition policy?
A) To funnel government subsidies to favored industries
B) To control international trade agreements
C) To ensure fair competition and prevent anti-competitive practices in markets
D) To increase government intervention in market activities
  • 8. Which of the following is a tool of competition policy?
A) Trade embargoes
B) Tax incentives for corporations
C) Antitrust laws
D) Import tariffs
  • 9. What is the purpose of a wealth tax as part of tax policy?
A) Tax deductions for charitable donations
B) Tax incentives for foreign investors
C) Reducing income tax on high earners
D) Taxation on assets to reduce wealth inequality
  • 10. What does the term 'quantitative easing' represent in monetary policy?
A) Lowering currency exchange rates
B) Central bank's purchase of financial assets to increase money supply
C) Restricting bank lending activities
D) Raising interest rates to control inflation
  • 11. What is the primary function of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in trade policy?
A) To promote regional economic integration
B) To oversee environmental conservation efforts
C) To enforce domestic tax policies
D) To regulate international trade and resolve trade disputes
  • 12. Which of the following is a tool of monetary policy?
A) Infrastructure spending.
B) Social security benefits.
C) Minimum wage legislation.
D) Open market operations.
  • 13. Which of the following is a tool of fiscal policy?
A) Income tax collection.
B) Interest rate adjustments.
C) Foreign exchange market interventions.
D) Government spending.
  • 14. What is the relationship between inflation and unemployment in the Phillips Curve?
A) There is no relationship between inflation and unemployment.
B) An inverse relationship – lower unemployment is associated with higher inflation.
C) A direct relationship – higher unemployment is associated with higher inflation.
D) Both move in the same direction – higher unemployment leads to lower inflation.
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