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