Economics MCQs

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Human wants are_______________?
A. Always fixed
B. Limited
C. Unlimited
D. Likely to decrease over time
Resources in an economy ?
A. Are always found
B. Can never decease
C. Always increase over time
D. Are limited at any moment in time
When economists say that people act rationally in their self interest, they mean that individuals _______?
A. Look for and pursue opportunities to increase their utility
B. Generally disregard the interests of others
C. Are mainly creatures of habit
D. Are unpredictable
Who is called the father of Economics?
A. J.p kense
B. David ricordo
C. Adam smith
D. Mankew
In defining social sciences which of the following phrases is the most appropriate?
A. Rules for behavior
B. Social philosophy
C. Systematic and methodical study
D. Study of individual behavior
A detailed investigation of a single social unit in order to study it in depth is______________?
A. A case studies
B. Participant observation
C. Sample survey
D. Laboratory experiment