Description : The existence of a Parallel Economy or Black Money - (1) makes the economy more competitive (2) makes the monetary policies less effective (3) ensures a better distribution of income and wealth (4) ensures increasing productive investment
Last Answer : (2) makes the monetary policies less effective Explanation: In India, Black money refers to funds earned on the black market, on which income and other taxes has not been paid. Black money ... a policy. So, in nutshell, the existence of parallel economy erodes the effectiveness of monetary policies.
Description : The existence of a parallel economy or Black Money - (1) makes the economy more competitive (2) makes the monetary policies less effective (3) ensures a better distribution of income and wealth (4) ensures increasing productive investment
Last Answer : (2) makes the monetary policies less effective Explanation: The existence of black money is injurious not just for tax revenues. It distorts the systematic resource allocation process and upsets the ... . So the existence of black money erodes the very rationale of growth behind monetary policies.
Description : The major objective of monetary policy is to - (1) increase government's tax revenue (2) revamp the Public Distribution System (3) Promote economic growth with price stability (4) weed out corruption in the economy
Last Answer : (3) Promote economic growth with price stability Explanation: The main objective of monetary policy is to control the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate ... usually to contribute to lower unemployment, and to maintain predictable exchange rates with other currencies.
Description : The major objective of monetary policy is to (1) increase government’s tax revenue (2) revamp the Public Distribution System (3) Promote economic growth with price stability (4) weed out corruption in the economy
Last Answer : Promote economic growth with price stability
Description : Which one of the following items is not included in the current account of India's Balance of Payments? (1) Short-term commercial borrowings (2) Non-monetary gold movements (3) Investment income (4) Transfer payments
Last Answer : (2) Non-monetary gold movements Explanation: Balance of payments (BoP) accounts are an accounting record of all monetary transactions between a country and the rest of the world. These ... factor income (earnings on foreign investments minus payments made to foreign investors) and cash transfers.
Description : Which one of the following items is not included in the current account of India’s Balance of Payments ? (1) Short-term commercial borrowings (2) Non-monetary gold movements (3) Investment income (4) Transfer payments
Last Answer : Non-monetary gold movements
Description : The study of factor pricing is alternatively called the theory of - (1) functional distribution (2) personal distribution (3) income distribution (4) wealth distribution
Last Answer : (1) functional distribution Explanation: In economics, the study of factor pricing is related to the theory of functional distribution which attempts to explain the prices of land, labour, and capital. It ... for land, labour, and capital as derived demand, stemming from the demand for final goods.
Description : The theory of distribution relates to which of the following? (1) The distribution of assets (2) The distribution of income (3) The distribution of factor payments (4) Equality in the distribution of the income and wealth
Last Answer : (4) Equality in the distribution of the income and wealth Explanation: In economics, distribution theory is the systematic attempt to account for the sharing of the national income among ... production? Third, how is the national income distributed proportionally among the factors of production?
Description : The study of factor pricing is alternatively called the theory of (1) functional distribution (2) personal distribution (3) income distribution (4) wealth distribution
Last Answer : functional distribution
Last Answer : Equality in the distribution of the income and wealth
Description : National Income is generated from: (1) any money making activity (2) any laborious activity (3) any profit-making activity (4) any productive activity
Last Answer : (2) any laborious activity Explanation: National Income is the monetary value of all goods and services produced by nationals of a country. Only productive activities are included in the ... activities are included in national income. Income earned through unproductive activities is not Included.
Description : National Income is generated from: (1) any money-making activity (2) any laborious activity (3) any profit-making activity (4) any productive activity
Last Answer : any laborious activity
Description : Multiplier process in economic theory is conventionally taken to mean: (1) the manner in which prices increase (2) the manner in which banks create credit (3) income of an economy grows on account of an initial investment (4) the manner in which government expenditure increases
Last Answer : (3) income of an economy grows on account of an initial investment Explanation: In economics, a multiplier is a factor of proportionality that measures how much an endogenous variable changes in response to a change in ... of the U.S. money supply, and MO as a measure of the U.S. monetary base.
Description : Which of the following statement is inconsistent with Say's Law (a) The economy has flexible wages and prices. (b) The economy's level of investment solely depends on the level of income. © The ... produce at full employment level of output. (d) The economy has an environment of laissez faire .
Last Answer : (b) The economy’s level of investment solely depends on the level of income.
Description : Multiplier process in economic theory is conventionally taken to mean : (1) the manner in which prices increase (2) the manner in which banks create credit (3) income of an economy grows on account of an initial investment (4) the manner in which government expenditure increases
Last Answer : income of an economy grows on account of an initial investment
Description : If people's income of a country is denoted in a curved line space that it has increased, then what does it denote? (1) the income is increasing (2) the income is decreasing (3) dissimilarity is decreasing in income distribution (4) dissimilarity in income distribution is increasing
Last Answer : (3) dissimilarity is decreasing in income distribution Explanation: It shows inequality in income distribution. Inequality indices can also be derived directly from the Lorenz curve. Perhaps the most commonly- ... by the Lorenz curve and the perfect equality line to the total area below that line.
Description : If people’s income of a country is denoted in a curved line space that it has increased, then what does it denote? (1) the income is increasing (2) the income is decreasing (3) dissimilarity is decreasing in income distribution (4) dissimilarity in income distribution is increasing
Last Answer : dissimilarity is decreasing in income distribution
Description : According to monetary approach of Balance of Payments, the demand for money is a stable function of (a) income, prices and rate of interest (b) income and prices (c) prices and rate of interest (d) income, prices and foreign exchange reserves
Last Answer : income, prices and rate of interest
Description : State which of the following is correct? The Consumer Price Index reflects - (1) the standard of living (2) the extent of inflation in the prices of consumer goods (3) the increasing per capita income (4) the growth of the economy
Last Answer : (2) the extent of inflation in the prices of consumer goods Explanation: A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of consumer goods and services purchased by households ... , pensions, for regulating prices and for deflating monetary magnitudes to show changes in real values.
Description : State which of the following is correct ? The Consumer Price Index reflects : (1) the standard of living (2) the extent of inflation in the prices of consumer goods (3) the increasing per capita income (4) the growth of the economy
Last Answer : the extent of inflation in the prices of consumer goods
Description : Which one of the following is not a function of the central bank in an economy? (1) Dealing with foreign exchange (2) Controlling monetary policy (3) Controlling government spending (4) Acting as a banker's bank
Last Answer : (3) Controlling government spending Explanation: A central bank, reserve bank, or monetary authority is a public institution that manages a state’s currency, money supply, and interest rates. Central banks also usually oversee the commercial banking system of their respective countries.
Description : Which one of the following is not a function of the central bank in an economy ? (1) Dealing with foreign exchange (2) Controlling monetary policy (3) Controlling government spending (4) Acting as a banker’s bank
Last Answer : Controlling government spending
Description : Which of the following responsibility of community pharmacist is in dispensing area? a) Reviews all doses missed, reschedule the doses as necessary & signs all drugs not given notices. b ... of each patient's drug administration forms periodically to ensure all doses have been administered.
Last Answer : b) Supervision of drug administration.
Description : What does the recent Chinese rebuke of individual wealth mean for the world economy?
Last Answer : Not an investor or an economist, but I have worked as a legal researcher for attorneys supporting business clients with interests in China and elsewhere in Asia. For whatever it's worth, ... likely a calculated attack aimed at bringing private business under party domination. Only time will tell.
Description : In a free enterprise economy, resource allocation is determined by - (1) the pattern of consumers' spending (2) the wealth of the entrepreneurs (3) decision of the Government (4) the traditional employment of factors
Last Answer : (1) the pattern of consumers' spending Explanation: In a free market economy, resources are allocated through the interaction of free and self-directed market forces. This means that what to ... is determined by producers, and who gets the products depends upon the purchasing power of consumers.
Description : In a free enterprise economy, resource allocation is determined by (1) the pattern of consumers’ spending (2) the wealth of the entrepreneurs (3) decision of the Government (4) the traditional employment of factors
Last Answer : the pattern of consumers’ spending
Description : Identify the idea depicted in the cartoon: a. Equal distribution of income and wealth in the world. b. disparities of income and wealth between the rich and poor in the world c. The rich have access to scarce resources d. The poor have access to more resources because they are needy Correct
Last Answer : b. disparities of income and wealth between the rich and poor in the world
Description : Given the supply quantity which is fixed an increase in aggregate demand will have direct impact on (a) Increase in GDP ; (b) Inflationary pressure ; (c) Greater employment opportunity; (d) More equitable distribution of income and wealth
Last Answer : (b) Inflationary pressure ;
Description : Which is the parameter for the economic development? (1) Per capita monetary income (2) National income (3) Per capita rural income (4) Population
Last Answer : (1) Per capita monetary income Explanation: A majority of economists such as Simon Kuznets, Meter and Baldwin, Hicks D. Samuelson, Pigeon and others consider national income as the most suitable ... economic growth is meaningless if it does not improve the standard of living of the common masses.
Description : Which is the parameter for the economic development ? (1) Per capita monetary income (2) National income (3) Per capita rural income (4) Population
Last Answer : Per capita monetary income
Description : Which one is not the main objective of Fiscal Policy in India? A. To increase liquidity in economy B. To promote price stability C. To minimize the inequalities of income and wealth D. To promote employment opportunities
Last Answer : A. To increase liquidity in economy
Description : 'Mixed economy' refers to - (1) the co-existence of heavy, small scale and cottage industries (2) the promotion of agriculture as well as cottage industries (3) the co-existence of rich as well as poor (4) the co-existence of public as well as private sector
Last Answer : (4) the co-existence of public as well as private sector Explanation: Mixed economy is an economic system in which both the state and private sector direct the economy, reflecting characteristics of both market economies and planned economies.
Description : Which of the following is not a feat tare of a capitalist economy? (1) Right to private property (2) Existence of competition (3) Service motive (4) Freedom of choice to consumers
Last Answer : (3) Service motive Explanation: Capitalism is an economic system in which each individual in his capacity as a consumer, producer, and resource owner is engaged in economic activity with a large ... of businessmen, farmers, producers, including that of wage-earners are based on the profit motive.
Description : Mixed Economy means : (1) Promoting both agriculture and industries in the economy (2) Co-existence of public and private sectors (3) Co-existence of rich and poor (4) Co-existence of small and large industries
Last Answer : (2) Co-existence of public and private sectors Explanation: A mixed economy is variously defined as an economic system consisting of a mixture of either markets and economic planning, public ... economies are mixed where the means of production are shared between the private and public sectors.
Description : ‘Mixed economy’ refers to (1) the co-existence of heavy, small scale and cottage industries (2) the promotion of agriculture as well as cottage industries (3) the co-existence of rich as well as poor (4) the co-existence of public as well as private sector
Last Answer : the co-existence of public as well as private sector
Last Answer : Co-existence of public and private sectors
Description : Which of the following is not a feature of a capitalist economy? (1) Right to private property (2) Existence of competition (3) Service motive (4) Freedom of choice to consumers
Last Answer : Service motive
Description : Needs that impel creativity and innovation, along with the desire to have a productive impact on our surroundings are ___________ needs. (a) Existence ; (b) Relatedness ; (c) Growth ; (d) None of the Above
Last Answer : (c) Growth ;
Description : Inflation redistributes income and wealth in favour of : (1) Pensioners (2) Poor (3) Middle class (4) Rich
Last Answer : (4) Rich Explanation: A group of economists including Keynes is of the opinion that 'inflation, in one form or the other, is a factor which helps economic growth. Usually, it is argued that ... margin-al propensity to consume of the wage- earners because of their near-subsistence level of income.
Description : Forced Savings refer to - (1) Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in prices (2) Taxes on individual income and wealth (3) Compulsory deposits imposed on income tax payers (4) Provident fund contribution of private sector employees
Last Answer : (1) Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in prices Explanation: Forced saving is an economic situation in which consumers spend less than their disposable income, not because they want to ... free economy, this situation would normally result in increase in prices and inflow of more goods.
Description : Inflation redistributes income and wealth in favour of : (1) Pensioners (2) Poor (3) Middle class(4) Rich
Last Answer : Rich
Description : Forced Savings refer to (1) Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in prices (2) Taxes on individual income and wealth (3) Compulsory deposits imposed on income tax payers (4) Provident fund contribution of private sector employees
Last Answer : Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in prices
Description : A rising Per Capita Income will indicate a better welfare if it is accompanied by - (1) unchanged Income distribution overall. (2) changed Income distribution in favour of rich. (3) changed Income distribution in favour of poor. (4) changed Income disribution in favour of Industrial Labour.
Last Answer : (3) changed Income distribution in favour of poor. Explanation: Per capita income has lately been viewed as a better determinant of economic development and welfare. However, high inequality can still ... no quarters deprived as after all, economic welfare is a part and parcel of social welfare.
Description : A rising Per Capita Income will indicate a better welfare if it is accompanied by (1) unchanged Income distribution overall. (2) changed Income distribution in favour of rich. (3) changed Income distribution in favour of poor. (4) changed Income disribution in favour of Industrial Labour.
Last Answer : changed Income distribution in favour of poor.
Description : The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called – (1) Monetary Policy (2) Fiscal Policy (3) Credit Policy (4) Budgetary Policy
Last Answer : (2) Fiscal Policy Explanation: In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The ... are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
Description : Which of the following policies is known as Annual Policy Statement? A. Annual budget of central government B. Credit and Monetary Policy of RBI C. Foreign trade policy of DGFT D. Regulations issued by SEBI E. None of the Above
Last Answer : B. Credit and Monetary Policy of RBI Explanation: Credit and Monetary Policy of RBI is known as Annual Policy Statement.
Description : The internal rate of return - (1) must be less than the interest rate if the firm is to in-vest. (2) makes the present value of profits equal to the present value of costs. (3) falls as the annual yield of an investment rises. (4) is equal to the market interest rate for all the firm's in-vestment.
Last Answer : (3) falls as the annual yield of an investment rises. Explanation: The internal rate of return on an investment or project is the "annualized effective compounded re-turn rate" or discount rate ... the investment equals the net present value of the benefits (positive cash flows) of the investment.
Description : The internal rate of return (1) must be less than the interest rate if the firm is to invest. (2) makes the present value of profits equal to the present value of costs. (3) falls as the annual yield of an investment rises. (4) is equal to the market interest rate for all the firm’s investment.
Last Answer : falls as the annual yield of an investment rises.
Description : A low interest policy is also known as – (1) cheap money policy (2) income generating (3) dear money policy (4) investment policy
Last Answer : (1) cheap money policy Explanation: Cheap money policy involves loan or credit with a low interest rate, or the setting of low interest rates by the central bank of the country. Cheap money is ... , but bad for investors. Cheap money policy was one of the primary catalysts of the 2008 recession.
Description : A low interest policy is also known as : (1) cheap money policy (2) income generating (3) dear money policy (4) investment policy
Last Answer : cheap money policy