Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'New Institutional Economics' approach? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'New Institutional Economics' approach?
A. It emphasises the role of institutions, property rights and transaction costs in economic performance
B. It ignores institutions completely
C. It focuses only on technological change
D. It assumes zero transaction costs always
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
New Institutional Economics, associated with Coase, North and Williamson, analyses how institutions, property-rights structures and transaction costs shape economic behaviour and long-run performance.

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Question #1
In the context of the Indian economy, GST is best described as:
A. A corporate tax levied only on companies
B. A wealth tax
C. A direct tax on income
D. A comprehensive indirect tax on the supply of goods and services with a dual structure

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GST is a destination-based, multi-stage indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services, administered jointly by the Centre and the States.

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Question #2
The concept of 'Okun's Law' relates:
A. Unemployment and the gap between actual and potential output
B. Unemployment and inflation
C. Money supply and price level
D. Interest rates and investment

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Okun's Law describes the empirical relationship between unemployment and the output gap: a rise in unemployment is associated with a fall in actual output relative to potential output.

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Question #3
The 'Gross National Product at market prices' equals GDP at market prices plus:
A. indirect taxes
B. subsidies
C. depreciation
D. net factor income from abroad

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GNP at market prices = GDP at market prices + net factor income from abroad.

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