The Phillips Curve shows the relationship between: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Phillips Curve shows the relationship between:
A. Inflation and economic growth
B. Money supply and price level
C. Interest rate and investment
D. Unemployment and inflation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Phillips Curve illustrates an inverse relationship between the rate of unemployment and the rate of inflation in an economy in the short run.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'New Classical' policy ineffectiveness proposition?
A. Fiscal policy is always effective
B. Only unanticipated monetary policy can affect real output
C. Monetary policy is always effective
D. Anticipated monetary policy systematically affects real output

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Under rational expectations and continuous market clearing, only unanticipated policy shocks can affect real variables; anticipated policy is neutral.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of monetary policy transmission, the 'Credit Channel' emphasises:
A. The effects of monetary policy on the supply of bank loans and external finance premia
B. Only wealth effects on consumption
C. Only exchange-rate effects
D. Only the interest-rate effects on investment

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The credit channel (or financial-accelerator mechanism) stresses that monetary policy affects real activity not only through interest rates but also through changes in the availability and cost of external finance for borrowers.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is NOT a role of the government in a mixed economy?
A. Complete control over all production decisions
B. Correction of externalities
C. Provision of public goods
D. Redistribution of income

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In a mixed economy, the government intervenes to provide public goods, correct externalities and redistribute income, but does not completely control all production decisions, which remain partly with the private sector.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1