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REVIEW: UNIT 2 ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

Pop Quiz! Which of these is NOT a dilemma that keeps economists up at night?

a)

what to produce

b)

how to produce

c)

for whom to produce

d)

why to produce

2.

What's the invisible hand guiding how we all make stuff and get stuff? It's the system born from everyone's choices, shaping how a society gets its groove on with producing and munching on goods and services. What's it called?

a)

government

b)

nation-state

c)

business

d)

economy

3.

The Joker once quipped, "If you're good at something, never do it for ___________." What's the missing word?

a)

free

b)

at-cost

c)

money

d)

long

4.

Let's dive into the world of economics! Here's a thought: At the heart of economic theory is the idea that

a)

B) our resources are like a magical well that never runs dry

b)

C) who cares about incentives, right?

c)

D) consumers just flip a coin to make decisions

d)

A) our wants and desires just keep going on and on

5.

Dive into the world of economics with Adam Smith! What does his famous "invisible hand" concept really mean?

a)

A) government should focus on trade policies

b)

B) consumers cannot make rational choices involving the long run

c)

D) only businesses should be involved in providing fairness of the market

d)

C) entire economies will benefit if individuals pursue their self interests

6.

Imagine you're in a world where all economic decisions are guided by ancient customs. What type of economy is this?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

7.

Guess which economy thrives when the government rolls out incentives for folks to brainstorm and launch their own ventures?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Mixed

d)

Market

8.

In which economic system do central planners, such as the government, make all the big decisions?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

9.

In which economic system do buyers and sellers get to make their own decisions?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

10.

Ready to test your knowledge? What's one of the main goals of a market economy?

a)

Security

b)

Efficiency

c)

Equity

d)

Stability

11.

In the world of economics, which two goals are like oil and water, seemingly impossible to mix?

a)

Freedom and Growth

b)

Equity and Security

c)

Efficiency and Equity

d)

Growth and Stability

12.

Ready for a shopping adventure? Where do you dash to make that exciting purchase?

a)

Product Market

b)

Resource Market

c)

Households

d)

Businesses

e)

Government

13.

Ready to dive into the world of economics? Let's see where the magic begins! Which box do the factors of production pop out from?

a)

Households

b)

Resource Market

c)

Product Market

d)

Businesses

e)

Government

14.

🌟 Who's the big player bringing all the goodies like money, wages, fancy company perks, salaries, retirement benefits, and health insurance to the Resource Market party?

a)

Households

b)

Resource Market

c)

Product Market

d)

Businesses

e)

Government

15.

Ready to keep the economy's circular flow spinning like a top? 🌍💫 Which of these elements do you think are the secret sauce to keeping everything moving smoothly and the economy growing? Pick more than one if you dare!

a)

Money

b)

Goods & Services

c)

Taxes

d)

Land

e)

Government

16.

Imagine you're traveling through time, exploring different economic systems! Which one do you think is shaped by age-old traditions, customs, and beliefs, influencing not just what goods and services are produced but also how they're distributed?

a)

Market

b)

Command

c)

Traditional

d)

Mixed

17.

Imagine you're at a candy store with enough money for just one treat. Choosing your favorite means missing out on the second-best choice. What's this concept called, where the value of the yummy alternative you didn't pick is considered?

a)

Opportunity cost

b)

Marginal cost

c)

Economic efficiency

d)

Market equilibrium

18.

Ready to dive into the bustling world of market economies? Let's see if you can pinpoint the dynamic duo that decides the fate of prices and quantities of all those goods and services we can't live without!

a)

Government regulations

b)

Supply and demand

c)

Central planning

d)

Tradition and customs

19.

🌟 Pop Quiz Time! 🌟 Dive into the world of economies! Which of the following is a characteristic of a command economy?

a)

Prices are determined by market forces

b)

Economic decisions are made based on tradition

c)

Government makes all economic decisions

d)

Consumers have complete freedom of choice

20.

Imagine you're a wizard in the magical world of economics! Which spell explains how individuals and firms cleverly use their potions and spells to achieve their personal and business quests?

a)

Rational self-interest

b)

Market equilibrium

c)

Government intervention

d)

Traditional customs

21.

Imagine you're a chef in a kitchen where you can pick ingredients from both the garden (market) and the pantry (command). What's the name of this tasty economic recipe that uses a bit of both?

a)

Traditional Stew

b)

Command Casserole

c)

Market Medley

d)

Mixed Economy Pie

22.

Imagine you're in a bustling market of ideas and goods, where do you think 'laissez-faire' would stand in terms of economic policy?

a)

Waving a big flag for active government intervention

b)

Chilling out with minimal government intervention

c)

Directing the show with central planning by the government

d)

Keeping a tight leash with regulation of all economic activities