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M1 What is Economics? Feb 21, 2023

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of a good?

a)

anything that can be produced or grown

b)

something that someone does for someone else in exchange for money

c)

something you like

d)

an expert in something

2.

What is the definition of a service?

a)

anything that can be produced or grown

b)

something that someone does for someone else in exchange for money

c)

something you like

d)

an expert in something

3.

Which of the following is an example of a service? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Burger King

b)

sofa

c)

teaching

d)

construction

4.

Which of the following is an example of a good? Select ALL that apply.

a)

a shirt

b)

a phone

c)

a haircut

d)

a teacher

5.

Which of the following is an example of a producer? Select ALL that apply.

a)

a doctor

b)

a lawyer

c)

a person buying candy

d)

a person eating ice cream

6.

Which of the following is an example of a consumer? Select ALL that apply

a)

a teacher

b)

a scientist

c)

someone in a movie theatre seeing a movie

d)

a person buying sushi

7.

Which of the following means the amount of goods or services consumers want or are willing to buy?

a)

supply

b)

demand

c)

consumer

d)

producer

8.

Which of the following means what you have to give up in order to make or get something else?

a)

producer

b)

market price

c)

consumer

d)

opportunity cost

9.

What is the definition of a consumer?

a)

anything that can be produced or grown

b)

something that someone does for someone else in exchange for money

c)

anyone who buys a good or service

d)

someone who creates or manufacture a good or service

10.

What is the definition of a producer?

a)

anything that can be produced or grown

b)

something that someone does for someone else in exchange for money

c)

anyone who buys a good or service

d)

someone who creates or manufacture a good or service

11.

Basic things humans need to survive __________

a)

want

b)

import

c)

need

12.

Not being able to meet all wants at the same time ______

a)

supply

b)

demand

c)

scarcity

13.

“Talad Nguentra” was the first Thai economic textbook. Page 10

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which one is NOT CORRECT about “Supsart”? Page 10

a)

Setasartvidhaya Parkton 1

b)

Written in King Rama V’s era

c)

The first Thai economics book

d)

Written by Praya Suriyanuwatra

15.

Individuals who come up with a new idea for a good or service, then they make it a reality ________

a)

human resources

b)

resource

c)

entrepreneur

d)

consumer

16.

Something we pay for that we can touch _______

a)

service

b)

goods

17.

Something we use from nature ________

a)

capital resource

b)

human resource

c)

entrepreneur

d)

natural resource

18.

The idea that resources are limited; we don't have an unlimited supply of what we want _____________

a)

demand

b)

supply

c)

consumer

d)

scarcity

19.

Something we pay to use for a certain amount of time _____

a)

goods

b)

services

20.

The study of resources such as money, materials, and labor ________

a)

producers

b)

goods

c)

services

d)

economics

21.

What is a need?

a)

Ice cream

b)

Nothing

c)

Something you would like to have

d)

Something you have to have to live

22.

What is a service?

a)

Something you do for another person

b)

Something someone does for you

c)

Something you can not live without

d)

Something you must have for life

23.

Which of the following is NOT a service?

a)

Car Wash

b)

Dry Cleaner

c)

Clothes

d)

Babysitter

24.

What is given up when a choice is made____________?

a)

choice

b)

Scarcity

c)

opportunity cost

d)

resources

25.

The amount of money exchanged for a good or service _______.

a)

production

b)

incentive

c)

consumption

d)

price

26.

Things that encourage or motivate to do something _________

a)

price

b)

gain

c)

choose

d)

incentive

27.

Using goods and services _______________

a)

wants

b)

needs

c)

consumption

d)

demand

28.

Combining resources to make a good or provide a service ______

a)

consumption

b)

economics

c)

production

d)

land

29.

Social science is a subject that studies _________

a)

economics and decision making regarding money, time, trade, etc.

b)

how humans interact with one another

c)

politics and its role in shaping society

d)

All of these

30.

Which of these is an example of opportunity cost?

a)

Buying a new oven at a restaurant to replace one that was broken

b)

Spending money on a college degree in order to obtain a career

c)

An employer paying for employees' health insurance

d)

Working overtime to earn more money instead of going to a concert

31.

What book, written by Smith, is considered by many to be the basis of capitalism and was Smith's most famous work? Page 9-11

a)

Economics and Political Systems

b)

Capitalism and its Implications

c)

The Wealth of Nations

32.

What type of economic system did Adam Smith support?

a)

mixed economic system

b)

planned economic system

c)

a free market system

33.

Smith believed that the economy operated according to three natural laws involving this concept________

a)

compassion

b)

trustworthiness

c)

kindness

d)

self-interest

34.

The Adam Smith believed that the government should NOT be involved/intervene in ________________

a)

government

b)

production

c)

business

d)

supply and demand

35.

"Wealth of Nations" a book by Adam Smith presented the importance of _______________

a)

supply and demand

b)

government ownership

c)

opportunity cost

d)

economics

36.

Choose 2 that are TRUE about Adam Smith.

a)

supported laissez-faire economics

b)

economics

c)

force of nature

d)

believed in "the invisible hand"

37.

Smith is studying for his economics test. Unfortunately, his favorite TV program is on right now. If he studies for the test, he will miss watching the show. Smith decides to study for his test instead of watching TV. What is the opportunity cost of his decision?

a)

watching TV

b)

studying for a test

c)

not watching and studying

38.

Sierra has to choose between buying ice cream or potato chips. This is an example of economic ___________________________.

a)

scarcity

b)

choice

c)

wants

d)

needs

39.

All economic choices require us to ____________.

a)

get all our wants

b)

meet our needs

c)

save our money

d)

give up something

40.

The law of demand states that as the price increases then _________________________.

a)

quantity demanded increases

b)

quantity demanded decreases

c)

demand increases

d)

demand decreases

41.

To access Internet services, consumers must use a computer. If computer prices fall, what is the effect on the demand for Internet services?

a)

The demand for Internet services increases

b)

The demand for Internet services decreases

c)

The demand for Internet services remains unchanged

d)

The demand for Internet services could increase, decrease, or stay the same depending on other factors

42.
Which graph below shows the SUPPLY CURVE?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
43.

The diagram represents a(n) _________________.

a)

increase in supply

b)

decrease in supply

c)

change in quantity supplied

d)

none of the above

44.

An increase in supply is indicated by which graph?

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

A hurricane wipes out an orange crop in Northern Thailand, sharply affecting the supply of oranges. Which chart demonstrates this concept?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

The prices for houses in Bangkok, Thailand steadily increase, causing more people to want to sell their homes. Which of these demonstrates this concept?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

Which of the following would not shift the supply curve for iPhones?

a)

an increase in the price of iphones

b)

a decrease in the number of sellers of iphone

c)

an increase in the price of plastic, an input into the production of iphones

d)

an improvement in the technology used to produce iphones

48.

The only thing that causes movement along a supply or demand curve is _______________.

a)

Price

b)

Quantity

c)

Climate

d)

Weather

49.

If the demand for used cars decreases after the price of a new car falls, used cars and new cars are ______________.

a)

inferior goods

b)

substitute goods

c)

complementary goods

d)

normal goods

50.

If Mr. Somchai used to buy 10 units of gas at 29 Baht each liter and now buys 15 units when the price is at 22 Baht , her ___________________________.

a)

quantity demanded has increased

b)

quantity demanded has decreased

c)

demand has increased

d)

demand has decreased

51.

What does the graph represent?

a)

Demand curve

b)

Supply curve

c)

Law of demand

d)

Law of supply

52.

What does this graph represent?

a)

Law of supply

b)

Law of demand

c)

Supply curve

d)

Demand

53.

What type of change is shown by this graph?

a)

An increase in supply

b)

An increase in demand

c)

A decrease in demand

d)

A decrease in supply

54.

What type of change is shown by this graph?

a)

A decrease in supply

b)

An increase in supply

c)

An increase in demand

d)

A decrease in demand

55.

As the price of a good at market increases, ________ will increase. As the price of a good at market decreases, ________ will decrease.

a)

supply

b)

demand

56.

As the price of a good at market increases, __________ will decrease. As the price of a good at market decreases, __________ will increase.

a)

demand

b)

supply

57.

The willingness to BUY a product or service based on desire or need.

a)

supply

b)

the law of supply

c)

the law of demand

d)

demand

58.

The willingness to CREATE/SELL goods and services.

a)

Supply

b)

Demand

c)

Law of demand

d)

Law of supply

59.

Thailand's Weather forecasters predict this summer will be much hotter than usual. What will probably happen to the demand for air conditioners?

a)

The demand will probably go up

b)

The demand will probably go down

c)

The supply will probably decrease

d)

The market will probably be busy

60.

According to the Bangkok Post newspaper story, more Thais own dogs than ever before. As a result, ten new companies start making and selling dog food. What will probably happen to the overall supply of dog food?

a)

The supply will probably go up.

b)

The supply will probably go down.

61.

The place where goods and services are exchanged is called ____________.

a)

market

b)

demand

c)

supply

d)

exchanging

62.

Which scenario below could cause a change in the quantity supplied to go from point C to point D on the supply curve?

a)

The price increased

b)

The price decreased

c)

The demand decreased

63.

The law of demand says that as prices go ________________, consumers buy _______________ of that product.

a)

down .... more

b)

down .... less

64.

Which of the scenarios below could cause a change in the quantity demanded for gas, to go from point A to point B?

a)

The price of gas increased

b)

The price of gas decreased

65.

A decrease in the price of a good will _____________________.

a)

decrease quantity supplied.

b)

increase supply.

c)

increase quantity supplied.

d)

decrease supply.

66.

The movement from Point A to Point B represents a(n) _________.

a)

decrease in the quantity supplied.

b)

increase in the price.

c)

shift in the supply curve.

67.

These are the things we desire to have.

a)

Wants

b)

Goals

c)

Opportunity Costs

68.

Because of scarcity, people are forced to make _________ about how to use resources.

a)

Choices

b)

Opportunities

c)

Houses

d)

Desires

69.

In economics a decision is free if:

a)

There is no money involved.

b)

There are no products involved.

c)

There is no exchange with another person.

d)

A decision is never free. There is usually an alternative which results in an opportunity cost. Not free.

70.

The opportunity cost of a good is

a)

its price in dollars and cents.

b)

the alternative goods forgone.

c)

the price of alternative goods foregone.

d)

none of the other options

71.

Khao was shopping at the mall. She had B800 to spend. She found three items she liked: B750 for a pair of shoes, B700 for a jacket, and B620 for a dress. After shopping for a couple hours, she decided to borrow a pair of shoes from her cousin and to buy the jacket for B700. What was her opportunity cost?

a)

Shoes

b)

Jacket

c)

Dress

d)

Purse

72.

Kirati was shopping for a car. He has looked at a Ford, Honda, Toyota, and Dodge. After a lot of debate, he narrowed it down to either the Ford or the Honda. He selected the Ford, because he liked the interior a little better. What was his opportunity cost?

a)

Ford

b)

Honda

c)

Toyota

d)

Dodge

73.

Limited Resources + Unlimited Wants =

a)

Scarcity

b)

Productivity

c)

Opportunity Cost

d)

Efficiency

74.

Human wants are greater than the resources that are available to satisfy them.” This implies the need for

a)

working harder.

b)

asking for less.

c)

leaving decisions to fate.

d)

making choices to allocate resources.

75.

In economics, when discussing the factors of production, the term land refers to

a)

farmland.

b)

real estate.

c)

capital goods.

d)

all natural resources.

76.

Which of these terms is the BEST synonym for the word "entrepreneur"?

a)

"business owner"

b)

"home owner"

c)

"employee"

d)

"student"

77.

Which one of these definitions best describe Opportunity Costs?

a)

The cost of making one decision over another.

b)

The cost for the opportunity to buy anything you want.

c)

The opportunity that will cost you loads of money.

78.
A benefit is something good or helpful.
a)
True
b)
False
79.
Tools we use to make products
a)
capital resources
b)
human resources
c)
natural resources
d)
entrepreneurs
80.
A person who buys goods and services
a)
consumer
b)
entrepreneur
c)
resource
d)
currency