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4. Markets and allocation of resources- GCSE Economics (AQA)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A market is

a)

A place where buyers and sellers come together

b)

A place where people can buy goods

c)

A place where buyers and sellers come together and agree a price for the exchange of goods and services

2.

'The price of a good allows some to afford it and others are prevented from purchasing the good' - this describes which function of price?

a)

Rationing

b)

Signalling

c)

Incentive

3.

'The price informs the consumer about the importance of the good/service.' - this describes which function of price?

a)

Rationing

b)

Signalling

c)

Incentive

4.

'The price can encourage a supplier to sell particular goods/services' - this describes which function of price?

a)

Rationing

b)

Signalling

c)

Incentive

5.

Supermarket profits increase as they increase the price of avocados, in response the supermarkets feel confident purchasing more avocado supplies - this describes which function of price?

a)

Rationing

b)

Signalling

c)

Incentive

6.

Plastic carrier bags increase in price from 5p to 10p in supermarkets to inform customers about the importance of re-using or avoiding plastic bags - this describes which function of price?

a)

Rationing

b)

Signalling

c)

Incentive

7.

Ferrari sets it's super car prices significantly higher than the average family car - this describes which function of price?

a)

Rationing

b)

Signalling

c)

Incentive

8.

Which of the following is traded in a product market?

a)

Fishermen

b)

Fish

c)

Boats

d)

Fishfingers

9.

Which of the following is 'traded' in a factor market?

a)

Burgers

b)

Smartphones

c)

Hot Chocolate

d)

Iron Ore

10.

Which of the following is 'traded' in a product market?

a)

Wheat

b)

Cattle

c)

Hot Chocolate

d)

Iron Ore

11.

Which of the following is 'traded' in a product market?

a)

Wheat

b)

Grain

c)

Bread

d)

Barley

12.

Which of the following is 'traded' in a factor market?

a)

Farmers

b)

Breakfast Cereals

c)

Bread

d)

Bacon

13.

Which of the following is mostly commonly 'traded' in a factor market?

a)

Buses

b)

Tractors

c)

Cars

d)

Motorbikes

14.

A market describing the trade of items that are needed in the production process i.e. land, labour, capital.

a)

Factor Market

b)

Product Market

15.

A market describing the trade of completed and final products and services.

a)

Factor Market

b)

Product Market