The concept of 'Terms of Trade' deterioration for developing countries was emphasised by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Terms of Trade' deterioration for developing countries was emphasised by:
A. Raul Prebisch and Hans Singer
B. Heckscher and Ohlin
C. David Ricardo
D. Adam Smith
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Prebisch-Singer hypothesis argues that the terms of trade of primary commodity exporters (mostly developing countries) tend to deteriorate over time relative to manufactured goods.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The term 'Current Account Deficit' indicates:
A. Surplus in the overall balance of payments
B. Excess of capital inflows over outflows
C. Excess of imports of goods and services over exports
D. Excess of government expenditure over revenue

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Current Account Deficit occurs when the value of imports of goods, services and transfers exceeds the value of exports of goods, services and transfers.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Endogenous Money' view?
A. Banks play no role in money creation
B. The money supply is strictly controlled by the central bank through the monetary base
C. Only the monetary base matters
D. The money supply is determined primarily by the demand for bank credit and accommodates itself to that demand

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The endogenous-money approach argues that the quantity of money is determined by the demand for loans and the willingness of banks to extend credit, with the central bank mainly setting the price of reserves rather than the quantity of base money.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
FERA, replaced by FEMA, was enacted in:
A. 1973
B. 1947
C. 1980
D. 1991

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
FERA was enacted in 1973 and replaced by FEMA in 1999.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1