Which of the following is a type of elasticity of demand? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of elasticity of demand?
A. Price elasticity, income elasticity and cross elasticity
B. Only production elasticity
C. Only supply elasticity
D. Only cost elasticity
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The main types of demand elasticity are price elasticity of demand, income elasticity of demand and cross elasticity of demand.

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Question #1
The concept of 'Deadweight Loss' arises due to:
A. Market distortions such as taxes, subsidies or monopolies
B. Perfect competition
C. Efficient resource allocation
D. Free trade

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Deadweight loss is the loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium quantity is not achieved due to market imperfections or government interventions.

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Question #2
Which of the following is a primary function of money?
A. Standard of deferred payments
B. Unit of account
C. Store of value
D. Medium of exchange

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The primary function of money is to act as a medium of exchange.

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Question #3
In the context of public finance, the concept of 'Ricardian Equivalence' suggests that:
A. Government borrowing is always expansionary
B. Deficit financing always increases private consumption
C. Tax-financed and debt-financed government spending have the same effect on the economy
D. Public debt has no intergenerational implications

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ricardian Equivalence, proposed by David Ricardo and revived by Robert Barro, argues that rational agents anticipate future taxes to repay debt, so government borrowing does not stimulate demand.

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