In the context of international finance, the 'Trilemma' or 'Impossible Trinity' implies that a country must choose: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of international finance, the 'Trilemma' or 'Impossible Trinity' implies that a country must choose:
A. Only one of the three
B. None of the three
C. All three simultaneously
D. Two out of the three: fixed exchange rate, free capital mobility and monetary-policy independence
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The trilemma states that only two of the three policy goals—exchange-rate stability, capital-market openness and monetary independence—can be achieved at the same time.

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Question #1
The 'substitution effect' of a price change always leads consumers to buy:
A. the same amount
B. only inferior goods
C. more of the good whose relative price has fallen
D. less of the good whose relative price has fallen

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The substitution effect always causes consumers to buy more of the relatively cheaper good.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The short-run average cost curve is U-shaped mainly due to:
A. constant returns to scale
B. the law of variable proportions
C. external economies
D. economies of scale

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
In the short run, U-shaped average cost arises from the law of variable proportions.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Internal economies of scale arise due to:
A. expansion of the industry
B. government subsidies
C. expansion of the firm itself
D. increase in demand

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Internal economies of scale arise from the expansion of the individual firm itself.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1