economics

Which of the following is an example of derived demand?

A. textbook B. labour C. staple food D. mobile phone Correct Answer: Option B B. labour Explanation Derived demand is…

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A demand curve parallel to the Y-axis indicates?

A. fairly elastic demand B. perfectly elastic demand C. perfectly inelastic D. fairly inelastic demand Correct Answer: Option C C.…

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The difference between demand and wants is in the ________?

A. desire for the commodity B. significance of the commodity C. ability to pay for the commodity D. economic value…

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If the coefficient of cross elasticity of demand for goods Y and Z is positive, the two goods are?

A. complements B. substitutes C. luxurious D. inferior Correct Answer: Option B B. substitutes Explanation A positive cross-price elasticity value…

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In a market economy, the problem of what goods to produced is solved primarily by?

A. directives of the government B. the pattern of consumers spending C. producers of consumer goods D. people producing what…

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Which of the following items is not an example of circulating capital?

A. raw material B. money C. fuel D. machinery Correct Answer: Option D D. machinery Explanation Circulating capital can consist…

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The opportunity cost of a worker going to university is?

A. tuition, fees, and books B. boarding and lodging C. the wages are given up to attend the university D.…

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Economics is regarded as a science because?

A. its issues can be easily verified by reference to facts B. it adopts scientific methods in making its analysis…

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Which of the following cannot be classified as a natural resource?

A. iron rod B. wildlife C. solar energy D. gold Correct Answer: Option C C. solar energy Explanation A natural…

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One benefit a country can derive from the extraction of crude oil is an increase in?

A. population B. employment C. money D. demand for imports Correct Answer: Option B B. employment Explanation The extraction of…

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