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Economics Final Exam Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anything that helps in the process of production of a commodity or service is __________________.

a)

Capital

b)

Wealth

c)

Factors of Production

d)

Labour

2.

Which of the following does Economics primarily study?

a)

how scarcity can be eliminated

b)

how firms manipulate prices

c)

how government influences resource allocation decisions

d)

the problem of scarce resources relative to human wants

3.

If you decide to study an extra hour tonight, what would be the economic outcome?

a)

The marginal cost of studying an extra hour exceeds its marginal benefit.

b)

The marginal benefit of studying an extra hour exceeds its marginal cost.

c)

Studying harder will always improve your test scores.

d)

You will most likely get a lower than expected grade on your last exam.

4.

Refer to the production possibilities diagram for the following Question.

Production of which of the points in the diagram is currently unattainable given the economy's resources?

a)

Point A

b)

Point B

c)

Point C

d)

Point D

5.

Margaret decides to stay home and study for her exam rather than going out to a movie with her friends. Which of the following best reflects her dilemma?

a)

The economic perspective

b)

Marginal analysis

c)

Opportunity cost

d)

Allocative efficiency

6.

Refer to the diagram of a circular flow model of the economy for the following question.

What best represents consumer expenditures in the diagram?

a)

Flow 1

b)

Flow 2

c)

Flow 3

d)

Flow 4

7.

What is the most likely the result of human specialization or the division of labor?

a)

It reduces output by dehumanizing workers

b)

It reduces output by discouraging workers from learning a wide variety of tasks

c)

It increases output by enabling workers to take advantage of differences in their skills

d)

It increases output by allowing workers to each perform a wide variety of tasks

8.

Define "incentive."

a)

The cost of producing a good or service

b)

The fact that human wants are unlimited but resources are limited

c)

Something that motivates someone to do or not do something

d)

The price charged for a good or service

9.

______________ advantage refers to the ability of an individual or group to do something at a lower opportunity cost than another individual or group

a)

Absolute

b)

Competitive

c)

Comparative

d)

Product

e)

Opportunity Cost

10.

_____________ advantage refers to the ability of an individual or group to do something better overall than another individual or group.

a)

Absolute

b)

Comparative

c)

Competitive

d)

Superior

e)

Product

11.

The problem of unlimited desires and limited resources is the problem of

a)

wants

b)

marginal benefit

c)

scarcity

d)

free enterprise

12.

According to the _____, quantity demanded and price move in opposite directions.

a)

law of demand

b)

demand curve

c)

demand schedule

d)

market demand

13.

In a ____, most economic decisions are made by individuals looking out for their own interests.

a)

free exchange

b)

market economy

c)

privatized economy

d)

socialist market

14.

When economists look at supply and demand schedules and/or supply and demand curves, what are the only two variables examined?

a)

Price and Demand

b)

Price and Supply

c)

Price and Quantity

d)

Price and Equilibrium Point

15.

A _____ is a graph that lists prices on the vertical axis and quantities on the horizontal axis.

a)

demand curve

b)

market demand

c)

utility demand

d)

demand schedule

16.

A ____ is a chart or table showing quantities supplied at different possible prices.

a)

supply schedule

b)

supply curve

c)

market table

d)

profit graph

17.

What is the term for the principle that suppliers will normally offer more for sale at higher prices and less at lower prices?

a)

law of supply

b)

supply schedule

c)

law of demand

d)

market demand

18.

____ is the struggle between buyers and sellers to get the best products at the lowest prices.

a)

Competition

b)

Productivity

c)

Free enterprise

d)

Economic freedom

19.

When a new producer of soap enters the market, and the supply curve shifts to the right, which determinant of supply shift is this an example of?

a)

Number of Sellers

b)

Subsidies

c)

Producer Expectations

d)

Input Costs

20.

The graph below is an example of a

a)

Demand Schedule

b)

Demand Curve

c)

Supply Schedule

d)

Supply Curve

21.

The table below is an example of a

a)

Supply Schedule

b)

Supply Curve

c)

Demand Curve

d)

Demand Schedule

22.
The graph represents: Demand or Supply?
a)
Demand
b)
Supply
23.
Law of demand says if the price of pizza falls, the demand for pizza will what?
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
24.

The​ ​Consumer​ ​Price​ ​Index​ ​(CPI)​ ​can​ ​be​ ​defined​ ​as

a)

The​ ​market​ ​value​ ​of​ ​all​ ​final​ ​goods​ ​and​ ​services

b)

A​ ​measure​ ​of​ ​inflation​ ​based​ ​on​ ​the​ ​cost​ ​of​ ​a​ ​fixed​ ​“market​ ​basket”

25.

All​ ​of​ ​these​ ​are​ ​functions​ ​of​ ​money​ ​​EXCEPT

a)

Medium of exchange

b)

Store of value

c)

Commodity money

d)

unit of measurement

26.
Money loses its value when it
a)
It becomes too plentiful
b)
becomes too portabale
c)
is divisible
d)
is durable
27.
Inflation is measured by...
a)
Consumer Price Index (CPI).
b)
Gross National Product (GNP).
c)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
d)
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).
28.

A pair of shoes that costs $80 last month costs $100 this month. Which of the following BEST describes this economic condition?

a)

inflation

b)

recession

29.
The central bank in the USA that regulates the monetary system
a)
The Fed
b)
FDIC
30.

The percentage of a deposit that a bank must hold on to is called the ______.

a)

Reserve Requirement

b)

Credit

31.
How many Federal Reserve Districts are in the U.S?
a)
9
b)
12
32.

The Fed does not

a)

print money

b)

regulate banks

c)

serve as a lender of last resort

d)

control the money supply

33.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the Simple Quantity Theory of Money?

a)

an increase in the money supply will cause inflation

b)

an decrease in the money supply will cause inflation

c)

an increase in the quantity of goods purchased will cause inflation

d)

inflation is only caused by changes in the weather

34.

It is the study of the nations economy as a whole.

a)

Microeconomics

b)

National economy

c)

National output

d)

Macroeconomics

35.

It is the measure of a country's total production of final goods and services in a given period of time.

a)

Gross National Product

b)

Gross Domestic Product

c)

Exports

d)

Imports

36.

What do you call an economic policy that is designed to influence the aggregate demand in order to control the economy?

a)

Spending policy

b)

National policy

c)

Fiscal policy

d)

Monetary policy

37.

It shows the cycle of goods and services in an economy.

a)

Circular flow of goods

b)

Circular flow of money

c)

Circular flow of the economy

d)

Circular flow of resources

38.

This happens when there is an increase in the production of goods and services.

a)

Economic Development

b)

Economic Progress

c)

Economic Growth

d)

Economic efficiency

39.

Which of the following scenarios show frictional unemployment?

a)

John got laid-off from work since the company is not making enough money.

b)

Jeff cannot find work since most blue collar jobs are already filled.

c)

Ramon quit his jobs to move to Canada for a better job offer.

d)

Alberto works as a call center agent after graduating nursing

40.

It is the measure of national output that adjusts GNP to account for price changes.

a)

nominal GNP

b)

potential GNP

c)

real GNP

d)

actual GNP

41.
To focus on producing one thing to improve productivity is known as:
a)
Specialization
b)
International trade
c)
Absolute Advantage
d)
Supply and Demand
42.
A trade agreement between 27 countries of with the same currency and open trade between those nations.
a)
NAFTA
b)
EU
c)
WTO
d)
ABC
43.
A trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the US
a)
NAFTA
b)
EU
c)
WTO
d)
ABC
44.
This trade barrier limits the number of products that can be brought into a country.
a)
Tariff
b)
Quota
c)
Embargo
d)
Subsidy
45.
This is a tax on imports that is used to increase price of foreign products and raise government revenue. 
a)
tariff
b)
quota
c)
subsidy
d)
embargo
46.
This is the most restrictive of the trade restrictions a nation can use to close off all importation of a product.
a)
tariff
b)
quota
c)
subsidy
d)
embargo
47.
Infant industries can be helped in the world market by giving those industries a 
a)
subsidy
b)
quota
c)
embargo
d)
tariff
48.
Watches made in Norway are worn by people in California.
a)
import 
b)
export
49.
Tires made in Tennessee factories are used on cars in Europe.
a)
import
b)
export
50.

What is the relationship between risk and return when it comes to investments?

a)

Lower Risk = Higher Reward

b)

Higher Risk = Lower Reward

c)

Lower Risk = Lower Reward

51.

Check all that apply...Which of the following are services offered by both banks and credit unions.

a)

Checking Accounts

b)

Savings Accounts

c)

Roth IRAs

d)

Credit Cards

52.

What is a benefit of investing in Mutual Funds?

a)

Bonds are a safe investment

b)

stock prices change too often

c)

diversification of investment

d)

Fund Managers know more about investment

53.

Check all that apply....What is an advantage of using a Credit Union?

a)

Lower interest rates on loans

b)

higher interest rates on savings

c)

Greater access to your accounts nationwide

d)

Better technology for your financial needs

54.

True or False....Consumers will borrow more money from banks and credit unions when interest rates increase.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Which type of tax is the best example of a regressive tax?

a)

Sales Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Property tax

d)

Corporate tax

56.

Ms. Christopher wants to buy a new house. Which of the following is most likely to be seen as a positive from her credit history?

a)

She has zero late payments

b)

She has three open lines of credit

c)

other credit agencies have pulled her credit rating 3 times this month

57.

Mr. Holbrook just bought a new car. What is the collateral for the car loan?

a)

His home.

b)

The money in his savings account.

c)

The car.

d)

His collection of antique stamps.

58.

Which of the following is the best investment for tax free growth?

a)

401k

b)

403b

c)

Roth IRA

d)

Mutual Fund

59.

In terms of insurance...What is the relationship between premium price and deductible?

a)

Higher premium = higher deductible

b)

lower premium = lower deductible

c)

Lower premium = higher deductible

60.

Billy is physically injured when he gets into a car accident and cannot work for 6 weeks. Which type of insurance would most likely not be used in this scenario?

a)

Health

b)

Auto

c)

Disability

d)

Homeowners

61.

Which of the following is most likely to result in increased earning potential?

a)

higher level of training and skill development.

b)

length of time spend at the same company

c)

taking more vacation day.

62.

Name two benefits the Kia Rio has over the Ford Mustang

a)

Fewer Miles and Lower Price

b)

Lower Price and Better Safety

c)

Better Reivews and Newer Model

d)

Better Safety and better reviews

63.

The end of the year is here. The Media Center is charging fines to students who have not returned books. This is an example of which of the following?

a)

Positive Incentive

b)

Negative Incentive

c)

Positive Expectations

d)

Scarcity

64.

Coach Queen offered to make his classes BBQ if the class average on a test was an 80. What is this an example of?

a)

Positive Incentive

b)

Negative Incentive

c)

Expectations

d)

Opportunity Cost

65.

In order to best control spending you should keep track of monthly expenses by preparing a.....?

a)

Budget

b)

Deficit

c)

Debt Plan

d)

Roth IRA