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 focuses only on technological change
B. It assumes zero transaction costs always
C. It emphasises the role of institutions, property rights and transaction costs in economic performance
D. It ignores institutions completely
Answer: Option C
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
The term 'Financial Inclusion' primarily aims at:
A. Restricting credit to priority sectors
B. Increasing interest rates for small borrowers
C. Providing banking services only to high-income groups
D. Ensuring access to financial services for all sections of society at affordable cost

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Financial inclusion seeks to ensure that individuals and businesses, especially the underserved, have access to useful and affordable financial products and services.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'National Payments Corporation of India' operates which of the following?
A. IRDAI
B. NSE
C. BSE
D. UPI and RuPay

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
NPCI operates retail payment systems such as UPI, RuPay, NACH and IMPS.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the long-run average cost curve under increasing returns to scale?
A. It is U-shaped only due to fixed factors
B. It is horizontal
C. It is downward sloping
D. It is upward sloping

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Under increasing returns to scale, long-run average cost falls as output expands, resulting in a downward-sloping LAC curve over the relevant range.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1