Basic Concepts of Economics MCQs

Theory of comparative advantages was presented by ?

A. Adam Smith
B. Ricardo
C. Hicks
D. Barron

The branch banking system is in vogue in most countries of the world. In which country was it first developed?

A. South Africa
B. UK
C. Canada
D. Australia

If GNP of Pakistan rises. it will encourage ?

A. Exports
B. Imports
C. Both
D. None

Which of the following must always balance ?

A. Balance of visible trade
B. Balance of invisible trade
C. Balance on the current account
D. Balance of payments

Devaluation of currency can help to increase exports if elasticity of demand of exportable items in other countries is ?

A. Less than one
B. Greater than one
C. Equal to one
D. Zero

What term is given to unemployment caused by a downturn in the business cycle ?

A. Underemployment
B. Disguised unemployment
C. Temporary unemployment
D. Cyclical unemployment

Which of the following terms refers to income that is saved and not invested ?

A. Capital
B. Deposit
C. Hoarding
D. Profit

Development means economics growth plus ?

A. Inflation
B. Deflation
C. Social change
D. Price stability

Government policy about exports and imports is called ?

A. Monetary policy
B. Fiscal policy
C. Commercial policy
D. Finance policy

Bearer cheque is ?

A. Payable to anyone
B. payable to person holding it
C. payable through account only
D. payable after specific period

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