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Basic Economic Concepts (4 Factors and Econ. Sys)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the four "Factors of Production"?

(Choose all that apply)

a)

Entrepreneurship

b)

Labor

c)

Economy

d)

Land

e)

Capital

2.
An "Opportunity Cost" is:
a)
the value of the next-highest-valued alternative use of that resource.
b)
the daily processes and people needed for the business to function in a manner that satisfies customers.
c)
the amount you charge customers for your goods or services.
d)
a type of competitive analysis focusing on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
3.

One definition of "Economics" is:

a)
The quality of bringing satisfaction or happiness.
b)
the daily processes and people needed for the business to function in a manner that satisfies customers.
c)

Economics is the study of how society uses its limited resources.

d)
The special talent that some people have for searching out and taking advantage of new business opportunities and for developing new products and new ways of doing things.
4.
"Scarcity" is
a)
The quality of bringing satisfaction or happiness.
b)
the demand for a good or service is greater than the availability of the good or service.
c)
the study of choice, given the scarcity of time and money
d)
The special talent that some people have for searching out and taking advantage of new business opportunities and for developing new products and new ways of doing things.
5.
"The special talent that some people have for searching out and taking advantage of new business opportunities and for developing new products and new ways of doing things" is known as:
a)
Entreprenuership
b)
Land
c)
Labor
d)
Capital
e)
Goods
6.

"Anything that satisfies a person’s wants or brings satisfaction" are called

(a)  

7.

"Tasks that people pay others to perform for them" are called

(a)  

8.
The 3 Economic Questions are:
a)
What will be produced?
b)
How will it be produced?
c)
How will the output society produces be distributed?
d)
What is the Marginal Benefit to the country?
e)
How much will it cost?
9.
"All the natural resources found in nature" is known as:
a)
Land
b)
Labor
c)
Capital
d)
Entrepreneurship
e)
Goods
10.
"The physical AND mental talents that people contribute to the production of goods and services." is known as:
a)
Labor
b)
Land
c)
Capital
d)
Entrepreneurship
e)
Goods
11.
"Produced goods that can be used as resources for further production" is known as:
a)
Capital
b)
Land
c)
Labor
d)
Entrepreneurship
e)
Goods
12.

The electricity that runs throughout the buildings here at Boise High School would fall into the category of....

a)
Land
b)
Labor
c)
Capital
d)
Entrepreneurship
13.
Our amazing Head Custodian Doug, who works here at Boise High School, would fall into the category of....
a)

Land

b)

Labor

c)

Capital

d)

Entrepreneurship

14.
An example of "Capital" would be:
a)
A construction worker
b)
A tractor
c)
An acre of farmland
d)
A sack of wheat
15.
An example of "Labor" would be:
a)
A construction worker
b)
A tractor
c)
An acre of farmland
d)
A sack of wheat
16.

Entrepreneurs are...

a)

people with all their efforts and abilities

b)

individuals who start a new business or bring a product to market.

c)

The "gifts of nature" or natural resources not created by human effort.

d)

the tools, equipment, and factories used in production of goods and services

17.

A product or service is scarce when

a)

The amount available is not enough to meet the demands of society

b)

The amount available can satisfy the demands of society

c)

Its price far exceeds the value of the item.

d)

One company is responsible for producing the product.

18.

A command economy is best defined as

a)

An economic system with a central authority that makes major economic decisions

b)

An economic system in which supply, demand, and the price system help people make economic decisions

c)

An Economic system in which private citizens own and use the factors of production in order to generate profits.

d)

An economic system that has some combination of traditional, command, and market activities.

19.

A market economy is best defined as

a)

An economic system with a central authority that makes major economic decisions

b)

An economic system in which supply, demand, and the price system help people make economic decisions

c)

An Economic system in which private citizens own and use the factors of production in order to generate profits.

d)

An economic system that has some combination of traditional, command, and market activities.

20.

Let's say a 2018 Subaru Forester base model costs $20,000. Mr. Marsden decides to buy the $23,000 Premium model because it has heated and motorized seats. Mr. Marsden's marginal opportunity cost in buying the $23,000 Subaru is

a)

$20,000

b)

$23,000

c)

$3,000

d)

heated seats and back up camera

21.

Which of the following is a good consumer rule for expensive items?

a)

Buy the product that your consumer research says is the best.

b)

Buy the most expensive since price reflects quality.

c)

Buy what you want.

d)

Buy the product after comparing the benefits and cost of alternatives.

22.

When deciding whether to do something, you should always choose the alternative

a)

where the marginal opportunity cost is greater than the marginal benefit

b)

where the marginal benefit is greater than the marginal opportunity cost

c)

that just feels right to you at the moment. Just do it!

23.

For MOST people, what is the marginal opportunity cost of attending college full-time?

a)

failure to develop your human capital

b)

having to live at home with your parents

c)

forgone earnings

24.

What is a marginal cost?

a)

It refers to the the cost of production

b)

It refers to the increase in the cost of producing one more unit or serving one more customer

c)

It refers to decrease in the cost of producing one more unit or serving one more customer

25.

Effective decision-making requires comparing the additional costs (marginal costs) and additional benefits (marginal benefits) for each choice.

a)

True

b)

False