Socioeconomics - Test
  • 1. Socioeconomics is a multidisciplinary field that examines the interaction between social and economic factors in society. It seeks to understand how social structures, such as class, race, gender, and education, influence economic outcomes and vice versa. Socioeconomic research often explores issues such as income inequality, social mobility, poverty, access to resources, and economic development. By studying the relationship between society and the economy, socioeconomics can help identify opportunities for improving the well-being of individuals and communities through more equitable policies and programs.

    What does GDP stand for?
A) General Data Point
B) Gross Domestic Product
C) Growth and Development Protocol
D) Global Distribution Process
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a measure of inequality?
A) Palma ratio
B) GDP
C) Income distribution ratio
D) Gini coefficient
  • 3. What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?
A) A measure of human height distribution in a country
B) A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators
C) An index tracking animal species diversity
D) A measurement of individual happiness levels
  • 4. What is social inequality?
A) The government control of all economic activities
B) Equal distribution of wealth among all citizens
C) The state of unequal access to social and economic resources
D) The lack of personal responsibility for one's life
  • 5. What is 'economic mobility'?
A) The ability of an individual to improve their economic status over time
B) The movement of financial markets
C) The rate at which money changes hands within an economy
D) The transfer of wealth generation to generation
  • 6. What is an 'unemployment rate'?
A) The percentage of people who are unemployed and actively seeking jobs
B) The number of people receiving government assistance
C) The amount of money people must pay for not working
D) The ratio of employed vs. retired individuals
  • 7. Which term best describes a condition where resources are limited compared to the wants and needs of people?
A) Surplus
B) Abundance
C) Overflow
D) Scarcity
  • 8. What is the difference between 'economic growth' and 'economic development'?
A) Economic growth is a government policy, while economic development is a business strategy
B) Economic growth only focuses on industry growth, while economic development includes social welfare
C) Economic growth is a short-term increase in profits, while economic development is the long-term sustainability of an economy
D) Economic growth is an increase in the output of goods and services in a country, while economic development includes improvement in living standards, infrastructure, and overall well-being
  • 9. What is the 'Laffer curve' used to illustrate?
A) The relationship between labor and leisure choices
B) The choice between public and private goods
C) The impact of inflation on interest rates
D) The relationship between tax rates and tax revenue
  • 10. What do the letters FDIC stand for in the context of banking?
A) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
B) Financial Data and Information Center
C) Foreign Direct Investment Certificate
D) Federal Discount Interest Calculator
  • 11. What does CPI stand for in economics?
A) Consumption and Production Index
B) Cost per Item
C) Consumer Price Index
D) Corporate Profit Indicator
  • 12. Which economic concept refers to the ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors?
A) Specialization
B) Comparative Advantage
C) Absolute Advantage
D) Marginal Utility
  • 13. What term refers to the loss of jobs when companies move production overseas?
A) Shutdown
B) Outsourcing
C) Offshoring
D) Downsizing
  • 14. In economics, what is the term for the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to a change in its price?
A) Surplus
B) Equilibrium
C) Elasticity
D) Scarcity
  • 15. Which of the following is a measure of income distribution within a population?
A) Interest Rate
B) Savings Rate
C) Unemployment Rate
D) Gini Coefficient
  • 16. What is the 'gender pay gap'?
A) The same pay for the same job regardless of gender
B) The average wage of both genders
C) The difference in earnings between men and women in the workforce
D) The additional pay women receive for equal work
  • 17. Which term refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time?
A) Stagflation
B) Inflation
C) Deflation
D) Recession
  • 18. In economics, what is meant by the term 'comparative advantage'?
A) The ability to compare prices of similar products in different countries
B) The advantage a monopoly has over other firms
C) When a country produces goods or services at a lower opportunity cost than other countries
D) The measure of how much a product is demanded in comparison to others
  • 19. What is the term used to describe a market situation where there is only one seller and many buyers?
A) Oligopoly
B) Monopsony
C) Monopoly
D) Perfect Competition
  • 20. What is the term for the total value of a nation's exports minus the total value of its imports over a certain period?
A) Budget Deficit
B) Trade Balance
C) Profit Margin
D) National Debt
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