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Question 1641 Introduction To Economics

Which of these is an example of a normative statement?

Correct answer A. Inequality in the distribution of income is a more serious problem than unemployment

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Question 1644 Introduction To Economics

You find Rs 20 and decide to spend it on going to a football match. What is your opportunity cost of attending the game?

Correct answer A. Rs 20 (because you could have used the Rs 20 to buy other things) plus the value of your time spent at the game

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Question 1645 Introduction To Economics

People respond to incentives. If accountants’ average salary rises by 50% while teachers’ average salary rises by 20%, what would we expect to happen?

Correct answer B. Fewer students will take degree courses in education and more will take accounting courses

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Question 1647 Introduction To Economics

Which statement about a market economy is correct?

Correct answer C. Market participants act as if guided by an invisible hand to produce outcomes that maximise social welfare

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Question 1653 Introduction To Economics

How are economic problems handled in a mixed economy?

Correct answer B. Economic problems are solved by the government and the market

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Question 1655 Introduction To Economics

What information does time series data show?

Correct answer C. About different points in time over the same variable

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