Dear Readers,
1. What is the main advantage of competition in a mixed economy?
a) It increases government control.
b) It encourages businesses to lower quality standards.
c) It leads to lower prices, better products, and innovation.
d) It reduces consumer choices.
e) None of these
Answer: c
2. Which sector typically has the most government involvement in a mixed economy?
a) Agriculture
b) Services
c) Manufacturing
d) Technology
e) None of these
Answer: a
3. In a mixed economy, what role does the private sector play in driving economic growth?
a) The private sector is the sole driver of economic growth.
b) The private sector plays no role in economic growth.
c) The private sector, along with the government, contributes to economic growth.
d) The private sector only benefits from economic growth initiated by the government.
e) None of these
Answer: c
4. Which government agency is responsible for regulating and promoting fair competition in the United States?
a) IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
b) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
c) SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
d) FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
e) None of these
Answer: d
5. How does the concept of "consumer sovereignty" relate to competition in a mixed economy?
a) It means consumers have complete control over government decisions.
b) It implies that consumers are the ultimate decision-makers in the market through their choices.
c) It suggests consumers have no say in the products available in the market.
d) It refers to government intervention in consumer choices.
e) None of these
Answer: b
6. Which economic system tends to have the least government intervention in economic activities?
a) Capitalism
b) Socialism
c) Communism
d) Mixed economy
e) None of these
Answer: a
7. What is an antitrust law, and how does it relate to competition in a mixed economy?
a) Antitrust laws promote monopolies and stifle competition.
b) Antitrust laws aim to prevent unfair business practices and promote competition.
c) Antitrust laws are regulations that favour government-owned businesses.
d) Antitrust laws regulate labour unions.
e) None of these
Answer: b
8. In a mixed economy, what is the significance of income redistribution policies?
a) They encourage businesses to dominate the market.
b) They aim to reduce income inequality by redistributing wealth.
c) They promote corporate monopolies.
d) They have no impact on the economy.
e) None of these
Answer: b
9. Which country is often cited as an example of a mixed economy that combines free-market capitalism with a robust welfare state?
a) China
b) Japan
c) United States
d) Denmark
e) None of these
Answer: d
10. What does "invisible hand" refer to in the context of a mixed economy?
a) Government intervention in the economy.
b) The idea that consumers' choices guide the market.
c) A physical mechanism used in economic planning.
d) A government agency responsible for regulating competition.
e) None of these
Answer: b
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