Economics miscellaneous


Economics miscellaneous

  1. The supply of labour in the economy depends on









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    The supply curve for labor depends on variables such as population, wage rates, etc. in developing countries, the vast population base explains the relatively lower wage rates and easy accessibility to labour supply. This is just the opposite in the case of developed countries.

    Correct Option: A

    The supply curve for labor depends on variables such as population, wage rates, etc. in developing countries, the vast population base explains the relatively lower wage rates and easy accessibility to labour supply. This is just the opposite in the case of developed countries.


  1. Name the curve which shows the quantity of products a seller wishes to sell at a given price level.









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    The supply curve shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied, holding constant the values of all other variables that affect supply. Each point on the curve shows the quantity that sellers would choose to sell at a specific price.

    Correct Option: C

    The supply curve shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied, holding constant the values of all other variables that affect supply. Each point on the curve shows the quantity that sellers would choose to sell at a specific price.



  1. The expenses on advertising is called









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    Selling cost is total cost of marketing, advertising, and selling a product. It differs from the production cost which is incurred to produce goods. Selling cost influences the commercial desire to purchase a commodity.

    Correct Option: D

    Selling cost is total cost of marketing, advertising, and selling a product. It differs from the production cost which is incurred to produce goods. Selling cost influences the commercial desire to purchase a commodity.


  1. Wage fund theory was propounded by









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    J.S. Mill developed the wages-fund theory. This theory of wage was an attempt to show that in certain circumstances wages could rise above subsistence level. According to this theory a fund of capital has to be accumulated in advance before wage could be paid. This fund of capital is called wages-fund out of which wages are paid to labourers.

    Correct Option: B

    J.S. Mill developed the wages-fund theory. This theory of wage was an attempt to show that in certain circumstances wages could rise above subsistence level. According to this theory a fund of capital has to be accumulated in advance before wage could be paid. This fund of capital is called wages-fund out of which wages are paid to labourers.



  1. The marginal propensity to consume lies between









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    The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is measured as the ratio of the change in consumption to the change in income, thus giving us a figure between 0 and 1. The MPC can be more than one if the subject borrowed money to finance expenditures higher than their income. One minus the MPC equals the marginal propensity to save.

    Correct Option: A

    The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is measured as the ratio of the change in consumption to the change in income, thus giving us a figure between 0 and 1. The MPC can be more than one if the subject borrowed money to finance expenditures higher than their income. One minus the MPC equals the marginal propensity to save.