In the context of labour-market institutions, the 'Ghent System' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of labour-market institutions, the 'Ghent System' refers to:
A. Only private insurance markets
B. A system in which trade unions play a major role in the administration of unemployment insurance, contributing to high union density
C. A pure market system without any unions
D. Only government-run unemployment insurance with no union role
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Ghent system, historically associated with certain Nordic and Low Countries, links unemployment benefits to union membership or administration, thereby providing a selective incentive for workers to join unions.

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Question #1
Gross National Product at market prices equals GDP at market prices:
A. minus net factor income from abroad
B. plus net factor income from abroad
C. plus depreciation
D. minus depreciation

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
GNP = GDP + net factor income from abroad.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Dornbusch Overshooting' model?
A. Prices are fully flexible and exchange rates never overshoot
B. Exchange rates may overshoot their long-run values in response to monetary shocks because of sticky prices
C. Exchange rates always adjust gradually
D. Only real shocks matter

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
In Dornbusch’s overshooting model, sticky goods prices cause the exchange rate to jump more than proportionally to a monetary shock in the short run so that uncovered interest parity can hold.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the 'IS-LM-BP' or Mundell-Fleming model?
A. It analyses the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy under different exchange-rate regimes and degrees of capital mobility
B. It assumes a closed economy
C. It ignores the external sector completely
D. It assumes continuous full employment

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Mundell-Fleming model extends the IS-LM framework to an open economy and examines how the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy depends on the exchange-rate regime and the degree of capital mobility.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1