Description : In a Capitalistic Economy, the prices are determined by : (1) Demand and Supply (2) Government Authorities (3) Buyers in the Market (4) Sellers in the Market
Last Answer : (1) Demand and Supply Explanation: Capitalism generally refers to economic system in which the means of production are largely or entirely privately owned and operated for a profit, structured on the ... and services lead to higher prices and lower demand for certain goods lead to lower prices.
Description : In a pure market economy, which of the following is a function of the price? I. provide information to sellers and buyers , II. provide incentives to sellers and buyers a. I only b. II only c. both I and II d. neither I nor II
Last Answer : c. both I and II
Description : One of the essential conditions of perfect competition is : (1) product differentiation (2) multiplicity of prices for identical products at any one time. (3) many sellers and a few buyers. (4) Only one price for identical goods at any one time.
Last Answer : (4) Only one price for identical goods at any one time. Explanation: The fundamental condition of perfect competition is that there must be a large number of sellers or firms. ... perfect competition, the control over price is completely eliminated because all firms produce homogeneous commodities.
Last Answer : Only one price for identical goods at any one time.
Description : Sellers market denotes a situation where : (1) commodities are available at competitive rates (2) demand exceeds supply (3) supply exceeds demand (4) supply and demand are evenly balanced
Last Answer : (2) demand exceeds supply Explanation: Seller's market is a market which has more buyers than sellers. High prices result from this excess of demand over supply. The opposite of the seller's market is the buyer's market, where supply greatly exceeds demand.
Last Answer : demand exceeds supply
Description : The market equilibrium for a commodity is determined by : (1) The market supply of the commodity. (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity (3) (3) The intervention of the Government. (4) (4) The market demand of the commodity.
Last Answer : (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity Explanation: Market Equilibrium is determined when the quantity demanded of a commodity becomes equal to the quantity ... equilibrium is known as equilibrium price and the corresponding quantity is known as equilibrium quantity.
Description : The market equilibrium for a commodity is determined by: (1) The market supply of the commodity. (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity (3) The intervention of the Government. (4) The market demand of the commodity.
Last Answer : The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity
Description : Bilateral monopoly refers to the market situation of - (1) two sellers, two buyers (2) one seller and two buyers (3) two sellers and one buyer (4) one seller and one buyer
Last Answer : (4) one seller and one buyer Explanation: In a bilateral monopoly there is both a monopoly (a single seller) and monopsony (a single buyer) in the same market. The one supplier tends to act ... buyer looks towards paying a price that is as low as possible. Since both parties have conflicting goals,
Description : Buyers and Sellers will have perfect knowledge of market conditions under - (1) Duopoly (2) Perfect competition (3) Monopolistic competition (4) Oligopoly
Last Answer : (1) Duopoly Explanation: Complete market information is one of the main features of Perfect Competition. This condition implies close contact between buyers and sellers. Both of them possess complete knowledge ... being bought and sold, and the prices at which others are prepared to buy or sell.
Description : Buyers and Sellers will have perfect knowledge of market conditions under (1) Duopoly (2) Perfect competition (3) Monopolistic competition (4) Oligopoly
Last Answer : Duopoly
Description : Bilateral monopoly refers to the market situation of (1) two sellers, two buyers (2) one seller and two buyers (3) two sellers and one buyer (4) one seller and one buyer
Last Answer : one seller and one buyer
Description : In a Laissez-faire economy (1) the customers take all the decisions regarding production of all the commodities (2) the Government does not interfere in the free functioning of demand and ... of various commodities produced (4) the Government controls the allocation of all the factors of production
Last Answer : the Government does not interfere in the free functioning of demand and supply forces in the market
Description : Under flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by - (1) the Central Bank of the country (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market (3) the price of gold (4) the purchasing power of currencies
Last Answer : (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market Explanation: A floating exchange rate is a type of exchange rate regime wherein a currency's value is allowed to ... by the foreign-exchange market through supply and demand for that particular currency relative to other currencies.
Description : When the exchange rate is determined by the market forces of demand and supply, it is known as : a) Real exchange rate b) Nominal exchange rate c) Superfluous exchange rate d) Floating exchange rate
Last Answer : d) Floating exchange rate
Last Answer : a) Real exchange rate
Description : Under flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by (1) the Central Bank of the country (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market (3) the price of gold (4) the purchasing power of currencies
Last Answer : the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market
Description : The primary purpose of a broker is to 1. take title to a producer's goods before selling them to retailers or consumers 2. sell directly to the final consumer 3. supply products in ... , trusting relationships with buyers 4. sell delivery to producers 5. bring buyers and sellers together
Last Answer : bring buyers and sellers together
Description : The seller is required to supply the goods which shall be fit for buyer's purpose where the A. Seller is the sole distributor of goods sold. B. Seller knows the particular purpose of buyer. ... and relies upon seller's skill and judgement. D. Buyer is uneducated and the person of rural background.
Last Answer : B. Seller knows the particular purpose of buyer.
Description : The primary purpose of a broker is to A)take title to a producer's goods before selling them to retailers or consumers. B)sell directly to the final consumer. C)supply products in ... permanent, trusting relationships with buyers. D)sell directly to producers. E)bring buyers and sellers together.
Last Answer : E)bring buyers and sellers together.
Description : Perfect competition means - (1) large number of buyers and less sellers (2) large number of buyers and sellers (3) large number of sellers and less buyers (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) large number of buyers and sellers Explanation: The fundamental condition of perfect competition is that there must be a large number of sellers or firms. Homogeneous Commodity is the second fundamental condition of a perfect market.
Description : When there is one buyer and many sellers then that situation is called - (1) Monopoly (2) Single buyer right (3) Down right (4) Double buyers right
Last Answer : (2) Single buyer right Explanation: In economics, a monopsony (mono: single) is a market form in which only one buyer faces many sellers. It is an example of imperfect competition, ... of a monopsony. Another possible monopsony could develop in the exchange between the food industry and farmers.
Description : Bilateral monopoly situation is (1) when there are only two sellers of a product (2) when there are only two buyers of a product (3) when there is only one buyer and one seller of a product (4) when there are two buyers and two sellers of a product
Last Answer : (3) when there is only one buyer and one seller of a product Explanation: Bilateral monopoly is a market consisting of a single seller (monopolist) and a single buyer (monopsonist).For example, ... . The equilibrium in such a market cannot be determined by the traditional tools of demand and supply.
Description : Monopoly means - (1) single buyer (2) many sellers (3) single seller (4) many buyers
Last Answer : (3) single seller Explanation: A Monopoly exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity, This contrasts with a monopsony which relates to a single entity ... lack of economic competition to produce the good or service and a lack of viable substitute goods
Last Answer : when there is only one buyer and one seller of a product
Description : Monopoly means (1) single buyer (2) many sellers (3) single seller (4) many buyers
Last Answer : single seller
Description : Perfect competition means (1) large number of buyers and less sellers (2) large number of buyers and sellers (3) large number of sellers and less buyers (4) None of these
Last Answer : large number of buyers and sellers
Description : When there is one buyer and many sellers then that situation is called (1) Monopoly (2) Single buyer right (3) Down right (4) Double buyers right
Last Answer : Single buyer right
Description : Sellers market denotes a situation where (1) Commodities are available at competitive rates (2) Demand exceeds supply (3) Supply exceeds demand (4) Supply and demand are equal
Last Answer : (2) Demand exceeds supply
Description : Market equilibrium of a commodity is determined by (a) Balancing of demand and supply position ; (b) Aggregate demand ; (c) Aggregate supply; (d) Government intervention
Last Answer : (a) Balancing of demand and supply position ;
Description : Market segmentation means– (A) Grouping of buyers (B) Grouping of sellers (C) Grouping of middle men (D) Grouping of producers
Last Answer : Answer: Grouping of buyers
Description : Oligopoly is a market organization in which there are 1. No seller 2. Few Buyers 3. Few Sellers 4. Many buyers 5. Many sellers
Last Answer : Few Sellers
Description : Which of the following sentences is true ? 1. Marketing is not required in a Buyer's Market 2. Marketing is not required in a Seller's Market 3. Marketing is not required due to competition 4. Marketing is not required due to liberalization 5. Marketing is not required due to globalization
Last Answer : Marketing is not required in a Seller's Market
Description : Which of these is not an essential feature of a market (a) Buyers ; (b) Sellers ; (c) Commodity ; (d) Building with loading and unloading facilities
Last Answer : (d) Building with loading and unloading facilities
Description : Which of the following is/are an essential feature of the market (a) Buyers ; (b) Sellers ; (c) Price ; (d) All the three
Last Answer : (d) All the three
Description : Macroeconomics is a study of economics that deals with which 4 major factors: a) households, firms, government, and demand-supply b) households, firms, government and external sector c) firms, government, free-market, and regulations d) none of the above
Last Answer : b) households, firms, government and external sector
Description : How should we regulate business in a globalized capitalistic economy?
Last Answer : Perhaps we cold start by outlawing slave labor.
Description : Equilibrium price means - (1) Price determined by demand and supply (2) Price determined by Cost and Profit (3) Price determined by Cost of production (4) Price determined to maximize profit
Last Answer : (1) Price determined by demand and supply Explanation: Equilibrium price is a state in economy where the supply of goods matches demand. When a major index experiences a period of consolidation or sideways ... short, it is the market price at which the supply of an item equals the quantity demanded.
Description : Equilibrium price means (1) Price determined by demand and supply (2) Price determined by Cost and Profit (3) Price determined by Cost of production (4) Price determined to maximise profit
Last Answer : Price determined by demand and supply
Description : Cross demand expresses the functional relationship between - (1) demand and prices of related commodities (2) demand and income (3) demand and prices (4) demand and supply (4)
Last Answer : (1) demand and prices of related commodities Explanation: Other things being constant, cross demand expresses the relation between demand for good A' due to change in the price of its related good 'B' ... that at different prices of good B' what different quantities of good A' will be demanded.
Description : When aggregate supply exceeds aggregate demand - (1) unemployment falls (2) prices rise (3) inventories accumulate (4) unemployment develops
Last Answer : (3) inventories accumulate Explanation: Deflation sets in when aggregate supply exceeds aggregate demand. Recession sets in. This will lead to a buildup in stocks (inventories) and this sends a signal to ... Either way -there is a tendency for output to move closer to the current level of demand.
Description : When aggregate supply exceeds aggregate demand (1) unemployment falls (2) prices rise (3) inventories accumulate (4) unemployment develops
Last Answer : inventories accumulate
Description : Cross demand expresses the functional relationship between (1) demand and prices of related commodities. (2) demand and income. (3) demand and prices. (4) demand and supply,
Last Answer : demand and prices of related commodities.
Description : Market where the price of a commodity is determined by free play of the forces of supply and demand is called?
Last Answer : Free Market.
Description : )A very high rise in National Income at current market prices and a low rise at constant prices reveals - (1) the high rate of growth in the economy at the current period (2) the increased ... period (3) the improper growth of the economy (4) the high rate of inflation prevailing in the economy
Last Answer : (3) the improper growth of the economy Explanation: When national output is multiplied by present ruling price, we obtain national income at current prices. On the other hand if the national output is ... not indicate increase in product or output, but is rather due to the rise in price level.
Description : A very high rise in National Income at current market prices and a low rise at constant prices reveals (1) the high rate of growth in the economy at the current period (2) the increased production ... (3) the improper growth of the economy (4) the high rate of inflation prevailing in the economy
Last Answer : the high rate of inflation prevailing in the economy
Description : Speculative demand for cash is determined by - (1) The rate of interest (2) the level of income (3) the general price level (4) the market conditions
Last Answer : (1) The rate of interest Explanation: Speculative demand is the demand for financial assets, such as securities, money or foreign currency that is not dictated by real transactions such as trade, or financing. ... rate, more people will expect a rise in interest rate (or a fall in bond prices).
Description : Speculative demand for cash is determined by (1) The rate of interest (2) the level of income (3) the general price level (4) the market conditions
Last Answer : The rate of interest
Description : Diamonds are priced higher than water because : (1) they are sold by selected firms with monopolistic powers. (2) their marginal utility to buyers is higher than that of water. (3) their total utility to buyers is higher than that of water. (4) consumers do not buy them at lower prices.
Last Answer : (2) their marginal utility to buyers is higher than that of water. Explanation: The water diamond paradox or puzzle was a mystery of Adam Smith who observed that the price of diamonds was much higher ... is very high and so consumers are willing to pay higher prices for diamond, than for water.
Description : Which of the following best defines price discrimination? a. charging different prices on the basis of race b. charging different prices for goods with different costs of production c. charging ... a certain product of given quality and cost per unit at different prices to different buyers
Last Answer : d. selling a certain product of given quality and cost per unit at different prices to different buyers