In the context of the digital economy, 'Zero Marginal Cost' of information goods implies that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of the digital economy, 'Zero Marginal Cost' of information goods implies that:
A. Marginal cost is always high
B. Once produced, an additional digital copy can be distributed at near-zero cost
C. Only physical goods have zero marginal cost
D. All goods have zero marginal cost
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Information goods and digital products typically have high fixed costs of production but near-zero marginal costs of reproduction and distribution, creating distinctive pricing and competition issues.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Attention Economy'?
A. Attention is unlimited and has no economic value
B. Human attention is treated as a scarce resource that platforms and content providers compete to capture
C. Only physical goods matter
D. Only traditional advertising without digital platforms

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
In the attention economy, the limited cognitive resource of human attention is the scarce factor that digital platforms, media and advertisers compete to attract and monetise.

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Question #2
The term 'Disguised Unemployment' is commonly associated with:
A. Information technology sector
B. Industrial sector
C. Agricultural sector
D. Service sector

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Disguised unemployment is prevalent in the agricultural sector of developing countries where more people are engaged in work than are actually required, with marginal productivity close to zero.

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Question #3
The 'Public Provident Fund' is a:
A. long-term small savings scheme
B. foreign exchange instrument
C. short-term trading instrument
D. current account

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Public Provident Fund is a long-term small savings scheme.

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