The 'Impossible Trinity' in international economics is also called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Impossible Trinity' in international economics is also called:
A. the development trilemma
B. the fiscal trilemma
C. the trade trilemma
D. the monetary policy trilemma
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Impossible Trinity is also known as the monetary policy trilemma.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
In monopolistic competition, the long-run equilibrium of a firm is characterised by:
A. Full capacity utilisation and supernormal profit
B. Full capacity utilisation and normal profit
C. Excess capacity and supernormal profit
D. Excess capacity and normal profit

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Under monopolistic competition, firms produce less than the optimum output (excess capacity) and earn only normal profits in the long run due to free entry and exit.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of industrial organisation, the 'Structure-Conduct-Performance' paradigm suggests that:
A. Conduct is independent of structure
B. Performance determines structure
C. Only performance matters
D. Market structure determines firm conduct which in turn determines performance

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The traditional SCP paradigm posits a causal chain from market structure (concentration, entry barriers) to firm conduct (pricing, advertising) to market performance (profits, efficiency).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The concept of 'Dutch Disease' refers to:
A. Only the impact of oil prices on inflation
B. The positive impact of resource discovery on all sectors
C. A disease affecting agricultural productivity
D. The negative impact of a natural resource boom on the manufacturing sector through currency appreciation

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dutch Disease describes the phenomenon whereby a boom in the natural resource sector leads to real exchange rate appreciation, making the manufacturing and other tradable sectors less competitive.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1