In the context of international macroeconomics, the 'Twin Deficits' hypothesis links: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of international macroeconomics, the 'Twin Deficits' hypothesis links:
A. Only domestic saving and investment
B. The fiscal deficit and the current-account deficit
C. Only the trade deficit and the capital-account surplus
D. Only the revenue deficit and the primary deficit
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The twin-deficits hypothesis posits a positive relationship between the government budget deficit and the current-account deficit, arising from the national accounting identity linking private saving, investment and the twin deficits.

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Which of the following is a type of elasticity of demand?
A. Price elasticity, income elasticity and cross elasticity
B. Only production elasticity
C. Only supply elasticity
D. Only cost elasticity

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The main types of demand elasticity are price elasticity of demand, income elasticity of demand and cross elasticity of demand.

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A. simple majority with states having two-thirds weight
B. three-fourths majority with Centre having one-third weight
C. unanimous consent only
D. majority vote of all members

Correct Answer: Option B


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D. They rely only on adaptive expectations

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