The concept of 'Pareto Optimality' is associated with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Pareto Optimality' is associated with:
A. Development economics
B. Welfare economics
C. Monetary economics
D. International trade theory
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pareto Optimality is a concept in welfare economics where resources are allocated in such a way that no one can be made better off without making someone else worse off.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
In the context of the digital economy, 'Zero Marginal Cost' of information goods implies that:
A. All goods have zero marginal cost
B. Once produced, an additional digital copy can be distributed at near-zero cost
C. Only physical goods have zero marginal cost
D. Marginal cost is always high

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'child sex ratio' in the Indian census is defined as the number of girls per how many boys in the age group 0-6?
A. 100
B. 1,000
C. 100,000
D. 10,000

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Child sex ratio is expressed as girls per 1,000 boys in the 0-6 age group.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is an example of a negative externality?
A. Vaccination
B. Education
C. Pollution from industrial activity
D. Research and development

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A negative externality imposes costs on third parties. Industrial pollution harms the environment and health of people who are not parties to the production decision.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1