11 ISC Economics 4 5 6
11 ISC Economics 4 5 6
a) A developed economy is characterized by a high level of per capita income, low extent
of poverty, high quality of human capital, and a specific type of political system.
b) In a capitalist economy, profit maximization is the main objective of producers, while in
a socialistic economy, the primary goal is the maximization of social welfare.
c) In a mixed economy, all economic problems are solved solely through the free play of
market forces without any government intervention.
d) Economic growth is often considered synonymous with economic development, as both
terms refer to the same concept of increasing output and income.
e) The concept of sustainable development was introduced by the World Commission on
Environment and Development in 1987.
a) Which of the following factors is not responsible for the current interest in the study of
economic development problems?
a. Eradication of poverty
b. Improvement in the living standard of the people
c. Growing concerns of the governments
d. Fighting terrorism
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b. 5
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a. In a capitalistic economy, the basic economic problems are solved through the price
b. mechanism.
c. In a mixed economy, the solution of central economic problem is left to the free play of
market forces.
d. In a socialistic economy, all decisions required to solve the central problems of 'what to
produce', 'how to produce' and for 'whom to produce' are taken by the all-powerful
central (planning) authority.
PROF. NAZNEEN SIDDIQUI M.COM, B. ED, BMS, PGDHRM
e. In a mixed economy, basic economy problems are solved with the help of regulated
price mechanism.
e) In which economy the economic decisions are taken on the basis of price mechanism?
a. Capitalist economy
b. Socialist economy
c. Mixed economy
d. None of these
a) Differentiate between developed and underdeveloped countries on the basis of any two
important criteria.
b) What do you mean by price mechanism?
c) What do you understand by quality of life?
d) Define sustainable development.
e) Explain the concept of economic growth.
a) Explain how the basic economic problems are solved under capitalism (capitalist
economy).
b) Discuss the way a mixed economy solves its basic economic problems.
c) Distinguish between economic growth and economic development.
d) What do you mean by capitalism (capitalist economy)? Explain the main features of
capitalism.
e) What is a mixed economic system? Explain its characteristic features.
f) Write a note on the following:
(i) SAARC
(ii) ASEAN