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