The Laffer curve shows the relationship between: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Laffer curve shows the relationship between:
A. inflation and unemployment
B. interest rate and investment
C. income and consumption
D. tax rate and tax revenue
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Laffer curve shows the relationship between tax rates and total tax revenue.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a major challenge in the measurement of national income in developing countries?
A. Presence of a large non-monetised sector
B. Absence of the informal sector
C. Complete availability of data for all sectors
D. Uniform accounting practices across all countries

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Developing countries face difficulties in measuring national income due to a large non-monetised (barter) sector, informal activities, lack of reliable data and underreporting.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of behavioural finance, the 'Disposition Effect' refers to:
A. Perfectly rational realisation of gains and losses
B. The tendency to sell losers and hold winners
C. Only the effect of taxes on trading
D. The tendency of investors to sell winning investments too early and hold losing investments too long

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The disposition effect is the empirical regularity that investors are more likely to realise gains than losses, consistent with prospect-theory value functions and the reluctance to admit mistakes.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In the context of measuring progress beyond GDP, the 'Human Development Index' combines indicators of:
A. Only environmental sustainability
B. Only subjective well-being
C. Only income and inequality
D. Life expectancy, education and per capita income

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Human Development Index is a composite index of three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life (life expectancy), knowledge (education) and a decent standard of living (GNI per capita).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1