Introduction to Business EconomicsMODULEQuestion 763 of 209
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Which of the following statements does not apply to a market economy?

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AFirms decide whom to hire and what to produce.
BFirms aim at maximizing profits
CHouseholds decide which firms to work for and what to buy with their incomes.
DGovernment policies are the primary forces that guide the decisions of firms and households.
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Correct Answer

Option dGovernment policies are the primary forces that guide the decisions of firms and households.

All Options:

  • AFirms decide whom to hire and what to produce.
  • BFirms aim at maximizing profits
  • CHouseholds decide which firms to work for and what to buy with their incomes.
  • DGovernment policies are the primary forces that guide the decisions of firms and households.

About This Chapter: Introduction to Business Economics

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Paper 4: Business Economics

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Key Topics

Meaning, Scope, Price Mechanism

This chapter lays the groundwork for understanding Business Economics as a discipline. It covers the meaning, scope, and nature of economics — including key distinctions like Microeconomics vs Macroeconomics, Positive vs Normative economics, and the fundamental economic problem of scarcity. Students learn how businesses use economic principles for decision-making in a competitive marketplace.

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Focus on definitions and distinctions between concepts. Questions often test whether you understand the difference between Micro and Macro, or Positive and Normative statements.

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