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Consumers in the Global Economy quiz

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe a developing nation?

a)

Improving educational systems

b)

Expanding industries

c)

Strong infrastructure

d)

Increasing national income

2.

The three main characteristics of this economic systems are private property, profit motive and a free, competitive marketplace.

a)

Command

b)

Market

c)

Mixed

d)

None of these

3.

Which of the following does NOT reflect a country's level of economic development?

a)

Literacy level

b)

Technology

c)

Agricultural dependency

d)

Economic system

4.

True or False: Trade surplus (deficit) is always a viable indicator of economic health.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Inadequate housing, poor health care, and political instability are all characteristics of which level of economic development?

a)

Industrialized

b)

Developing

c)

Less-developed

d)

None of these

6.

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

a)

Natural resources

b)

Economic resources

c)

Human resources

d)

Capital resources

7.

True or False: When a country has an unfavorable balance of trade it must use future income to pay for current and past spending.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Going to college and giving up the opportunity to earn money at a job right now is an example of which economic principle?

a)

Scarcity

b)

Supply & Demand

c)

Opportunity Cost

d)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

9.

A country deciding whether to produce its own food or import agricultural products is an example of which economic principle?

a)

Scarcity

b)

Supply & Demand

c)

Opportunity Cost

d)

Gross National Product (GNP)

10.

This metric of economic progress is important because no money means no purchases and a strong economy relies on a constant flow of money.

a)

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

b)

Unemployment Rate

c)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

d)

Gross National Product (GNP)

11.

In this type of economic system, the government regulates the amount, distribution and price of everything produced.

a)

Command

b)

Market

c)

Mixed

d)

None of these

12.

Target running out of a popular video game during the holiday season is an example of which economic principle?

a)

Market price

b)

Surplus

c)

Scarcity

d)

Shortage

13.

Which of the following does NOT influence a country's balance of trade?

a)

Foreign exchange rates

b)

Differing production costs between countries

c)

Political barriers to trade

d)

Natural resources

14.

Which of the following would be the best example of forming an economic community between countries?

a)

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

b)

International Trade

c)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

d)

Balance of Trade

15.

Norway's exports in 2019 were $185.101 billion, and imports were $158.037 billion. Which of the following best describes their balance of trade?

a)

Trade surplus of $370.138 billion

b)

Trade surplus of $27.064 billion

c)

Trade deficit of $370.138 billion

d)

Trade deficit of $27.064 billion

16.

Which of the following would be the best example of forming an economic community between countries?

a)

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

b)

International Trade

c)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

d)

Balance of Trade

17.

What is the historical process driven by the dual forces of innovation and technology?

a)

Increase investment

b)

Increase economies of scale

c)

Economic globalization

d)

Movement of labour

18.

These are the key factors that influence and affect how well the global economy works: EXCEPT?

a)

Infrastructure

b)

Human capital

c)

Free trade

d)

Technology

19.

It is a problem caused by the credit crunch and related banking crisis?

a)

International problem

b)

Global problem

c)

Long term problem

d)

Short term problem

20.

It is a problem that require a strategic approach to finding solutions.

a)

International problem

b)

Global problem

c)

Long term problem

d)

Short term problem

21.

GLOBALIZATION:

a)

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

b)

The wealth and resources of a country or region

c)

None of them

22.

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES:

a)

None of them

b)

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

c)

A poor agricultural country that is seeking to become more advanced economically and socially.

23.

ECONOMIC OUTPUT:

a)

Great results in economy areas.

b)

Outcomes of money

c)

None of them