Living Standards and Economic Terms Quiz

What does 'living standards' refer to?

• The average age of the population

• The number of schools in a country

• The amount of money a country has

• The level of comfort in which people live

What is a 'setback'?

• An event that delays progress

• A type of economic growth

• A measure of living standards

• A form of government policy

What does 'surge' mean in the context of support?

• To fluctuate mildly

• To decrease suddenly

• To remain steady

• To increase suddenly and greatly

What is a 'vacuous' remark?

• A meaningless statement

• A serious accusation

• A humorous joke

• A thoughtful comment

What does 'taking a toll' imply?

• To improve a situation

• To increase productivity

• To have a negative effect

• To measure success

What does the Human Development Index measure?

• Living standards

• Economic growth

• Political stability

• Environmental health

What does it mean to 'gauge' something?

• To ignore it

• To measure or calculate it

• To enhance its value

• To criticize it

What is 'life expectancy'?

• The total population of a country

• The length of time a person is expected to live

• The average income of a population

• The number of years of schooling

What does 'bleak' describe?

• A hopeful situation

• A bad situation unlikely to improve

• A prosperous economy

• A vibrant community

What does 'disparity' refer to?

• A great difference or inequality

• A balanced situation

• A form of cooperation

• A type of economic policy