Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Algorithmic Pricing'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Algorithmic Pricing'?
A. The use of algorithms to set prices automatically, potentially leading to tacit collusion or rapid price adjustment
B. Only manual price setting by humans
C. Only cost-plus pricing without data
D. Prices that never change
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Algorithmic pricing employs software algorithms that automatically adjust prices in response to demand, competitor prices and other data; under certain conditions it can facilitate tacit collusion or increase price volatility.

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Question #1
Currency depreciation generally makes imports:
A. subsidized
B. cheaper
C. unchanged
D. more expensive in domestic currency

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Depreciation makes foreign goods more expensive in domestic currency, reducing import demand.

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Question #2
The concept of 'Pareto Efficiency' implies that:
A. Resources can be reallocated to make someone better off without making anyone worse off
B. All markets are perfectly competitive
C. No reallocation can make one person better off without making someone else worse off
D. Income is equally distributed

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A Pareto efficient allocation is one where it is impossible to make any individual better off without making at least one individual worse off.

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The 'Goods and Services Tax' on gym and fitness services is:
A. 5%
B. 18%
C. 28%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Gym and fitness services attract 18% GST.

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