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