The slope of an isoquant is called the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The slope of an isoquant is called the:
A. marginal rate of substitution
B. price ratio
C. marginal utility ratio
D. marginal rate of technical substitution
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The slope of an isoquant is the marginal rate of technical substitution, the rate at which one input can substitute for another keeping output constant.

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Question #1
In the context of digital platforms, 'Network Effects' imply that:
A. Network size is irrelevant
B. The value of the platform falls with more users
C. Only offline networks matter
D. The value of the platform to each user rises with the number of other users

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Network effects (or network externalities) exist when the utility a user derives from a platform increases with the number of other users on the same side or the opposite side of the market.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Solow Residual'?
A. It measures only the contribution of labour
B. It measures only the contribution of capital
C. It measures the contribution of total factor productivity growth to output growth
D. It is always equal to zero

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Solow residual is the part of output growth that remains after accounting for the contributions of capital and labour inputs; it is commonly interpreted as a measure of total factor productivity growth.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Global Financial Cycle' hypothesis?
A. Co-movements in capital flows, asset prices and credit growth across countries are driven in large part by global factors, especially US monetary policy
B. National financial conditions are completely independent of global factors
C. Capital flows are always driven by local pull factors
D. Only domestic monetary policy matters

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The global-financial-cycle hypothesis emphasises that fluctuations in global risk appetite, often linked to US monetary policy and the strength of the dollar, generate correlated movements in capital flows, credit and asset prices across many countries.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1