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

The concept of 'Pareto Optimality' is associated with:
A. International trade theory
B. Development economics
C. Monetary economics
D. Welfare economics
Answer: Option D
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 production functions, returns to scale refer to:
A. Change in price when supply changes
B. Change in output when one input is varied
C. Change in cost when output changes
D. Change in output when all inputs are varied proportionately

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Returns to scale examine how output changes when all inputs are increased by the same proportion. They can be increasing, constant or decreasing.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'industrial licensing' after 1991 was retained for certain industries related to:
A. security, strategic and environmental concerns
B. consumer goods
C. textiles
D. food processing

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Licensing was retained for industries related to security, strategic and environmental concerns.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'World Bank's World Development Indicators' is a publication that:
A. provides development data on countries
B. sets interest rates
C. tracks military spending
D. publishes stock prices

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
World Development Indicators provides comprehensive development data.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1