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

The Laffer curve shows the relationship between:
A. income and consumption
B. interest rate and investment
C. inflation and unemployment
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
An inflationary gap exists when:
A. aggregate demand is less than full employment output
B. aggregate demand exceeds full employment output
C. unemployment is high
D. actual output is below potential output

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
An inflationary gap occurs when aggregate demand exceeds what the economy can produce at full employment.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the IS-LM framework, an increase in government expenditure shifts the:
A. LM curve to the right
B. IS curve to the left
C. IS curve to the right
D. LM curve to the left

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
An increase in government spending raises aggregate demand, shifting the IS curve to the right, leading to higher income and interest rates in the short run.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In the context of international trade, the theory of comparative advantage was propounded by:
A. David Ricardo
B. Adam Smith
C. Heckscher and Ohlin
D. Paul Krugman

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
David Ricardo developed the theory of comparative advantage, which states that countries should specialise in producing goods in which they have a lower opportunity cost.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1