Vocabulary Quiz on Economics

Which term refers to a period when the economy is performing poorly?

• Inflation

• Recession

• Growth

• Equity

What is the term for money borrowed by an individual or organization?

• Debt

• Revenue

• Dividend

• Share

Which of the following is the term for a description of what is likely to happen in the future?

• Analysis

• Forecast

• Review

• Assessment

Which of the following terms refers to parts into which a company's capital is divided?

• Bonds

• Dividends

• Shares

• Loans

What do you call money invested in return for partial ownership of a company?

• Dividend

• Debt

• Equity stake

• Asset

What is the correct term for the total amount of money that a business earns in a year?

• Revenue

• Profit

• Turnover

• Dividend

What is the name for the place where shares are bought and sold?

• Auction house

• Stock market

• Retail exchange

• Bond market

Which term refers to the amount of money made by a company before taxes are deducted?

• Net profit

• Gross revenue

• Pre-tax profits

• Dividend

What term describes when a company is unable to pay its debts?

• Bankruptcy

• Liquidation

• Insolvency

• Default

Which word describes a period of financial growth?

• Downturn

• Recession

• Boom

• Bust