The Multiple Choice Questions Blog

When might a trade union be MOST likely to achieve a good pay deal for its members?

Select ONE answer:

1. when labour costs are a high percentage of the firm’s total costs
2. when rival firms successfully introduce an alternative product
3. when the firm is introducing capital-intensive production
4. when the firm is making large profits

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 4

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Correct

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What may cause an individual to save a higher proportion of their income?

Select ONE answer:

1. a belief that the price of goods will rise in the future
2. a fall in the rate of interest paid by the country’s banks
3. a fear that income will fall in the future
4. a rise in the individual’s wish to enjoy higher consumption immediately

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 3

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Correct
4. Not correct

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Which function do central banks and commercial banks have in common?

Select ONE answer:

1. acting as a banker’s bank
2. controlling monetary policy
3. dealing with foreign exchange
4. supervising the banking system

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 3

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Correct
4. Not correct

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Governments sometimes intervene in the economy when the market fails.

What is the MOST likely reason why government intervention may make the situation worse?

Select ONE answer:

1. Government decisions can take a long time to have an effect.
2. Governments consider the views of both consumers and producers.
3. Governments have more resources to calculate costs and benefits than private firms.
4. Governments may take decisions to reduce negative externalities.

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 1

1. Correct
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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How might the concept of price elasticity of demand (PED) be useful for a government?

Select ONE answer:

1. to determine the effect on employment of a change in income tax
2. to determine the effect on government revenue of a rise in the rate of interest
3. to determine the effect of providing a public good
4. to determine the result of imposing a tariff on imports

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 4

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Correct

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