
Chapter 2 - Economic Growth
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Chapter 2 Economic Growth
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Multiple Choice
What are capital goods?
goods that are produced in the capital
the factories, machinery, and technology used to produce goods and services
goods that are produced without natural resources
goods that are produced by the government
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Multiple Choice
Why should countries invest in developing capital goods?
they shouldn't, it is too expensive
because capital goods cannot be sold to other countries
when countries invest in capital goods, they are providing better facilities, resources, and/or materials for the people who perform the labor, which creates a more productive workforce leading to greater economic growth (higher GDP).
because capital goods are less expensive than private goods
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Multiple Choice
A dress bought for your daughter's birthday?
Consumer goods
Capital goods
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Multiple Choice
A new building bought by the government?
Consumer goods
Capital goods
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Multiple Choice
A personal computer sold in an electrical retailer for home use?
Consumer goods
Capital goods
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Multiple Choice
Financial advice offered by a bank to person thinking of retiring?
Consumer goods
Capital goods
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Multiple Choice
The ticket bought for a professional football match?
Consumer goods
Capital goods
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Multiple Choice
The vehicles bought by a Coca-Cola distribution company?
Consumer goods
Capital goods
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Multiple Choice
GDP is often measured as "GDP per capita" (_____)
productive resources
goods & services produced
per person
weaker economies
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Multiple Choice
Economic growth (increase in national income) can be measured by
GDP
The CBI
CPI
MPC
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Multiple Choice
The___________ a country’s GDP, the better the country’s standard of living.
lower
greater
smaller
answers 1 and 3 are correct
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Multiple Choice
What does Gross Domestic Product mean?
The total value of all final goods and services a country imports.
The total value of all final goods and services a country exports.
The total value of all final goods and services produced within a country in one year.
The net loss in profits within a country due to imports.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statement best describes Economic Growth?
It refers to increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
It refers to the long and sustained rise in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
It is characterized by fall in unemployment rate
Rise in GDP on monetary term
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Multiple Choice
When an economy produces more output per capita (per person) the economy is said to be having...
Inflation
High unemployment
Balance of Payments
Economic Growth
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Multiple Choice
GDP is calculated by...
Adding up the cost of goods used in producing the item
Subtracting all costs from total revenue
Adding consumption (consumer) + investment (business) + government spending + (exports sold - imports bought)
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Multiple Choice
In which part of the GDP calculation does this fit?
The US military spends $5 billion on five new helicopters.
Consumer spending
Government spending
Investment spending
Net exports
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Multiple Choice
In which part of the GDP calculation does this fit?
You spend $15 at AMC to see the latest Avengers movie.
Consumer spending
Government spending
Investment spending
Net exports
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REVIEW: Limitations of GDP as growth measure
1. Inflation (Price increase can mean growth rates are misleading. Use Real GDP to take out inflation)
2. Population Changes (Use GDP per capita (head) to take into account population changes)
3. Statistical Errors (GDP contains errors)
4. The Value of Home Produced Goods (not traded, so not included)
5. The Hidden Economy (ex., drug dealing)
6. GDP and Living Standards (does not always correlate to higher living standards)
7. External Costs (Environmental damage not included)
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Multiple Choice
Is this counted in the GDP of the US?
Your parents ask you to babysit your two younger siblings for the night.
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
Is this counted in the GDP of the US?
The federal government purchases a new US submarine for the US Navy.
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
Is this counted in the GDP of the US?
The services of a mechanic in fixing the radiator on his own car.
No
Yes
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Multiple Choice
Is this counted in the GDP of the US?
A farmer gets an old tractor from his brother.
No
Yes
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Multiple Choice
Is this counted in the GDP of the US?
Cars made by a US company in South Korea.
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
Is this counted in the GDP of the US?
Cars made by a Japanese company in California.
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
More people in an economy will normally result in
Same GDP per Capita
More resources, more growth
Fewer resources, less growth
More land per person
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Multiple Choice
What is a method to increase economic growth?
Increase labour productivity
Reduce government expenditure
Increase regulations
Increase unemployment
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Multiple Choice
A developed country often has greater economic growth than a developing country.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
When is an economy in a recession?
When there are 2 consecutive period of positive growth
When an economy's revenue exceeds its expenditure
When there are 2 consecutive periods of negative growth
When there are 2 consecutive periods of negative capital investment
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Multiple Choice
What is aggregate demand (AD)?
The willingness and ability to purchase a product at a given price.
The total spending on services in a period of time at a given price level.
The total spending on goods and services in a period of time at a given price level.
The total demand for a product in an industry.
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REVIEW: Impacts of Economic Growth
Employment
Standards of Living
Poverty
Productive Potential
Inflation
Environment
Chapter 2 Economic Growth
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