Advanced Higher Economics Practice Questions - Scottish Advanced Higher Economics (C820 77) Exam - Advanced Higher Economics Practice Questions - Scottish Advanced Higher Economics (C820 77) Exam

Question 1

A consumer consumes two goods, X and Y. At their current consumption bundle, the marginal utility of X is 40 utils and its price is £10. The marginal utility of Y is 60 utils and its price is £12. To maximise total utility subject to their budget constraint, what should the consumer do?

Increase consumption of Y and decrease consumption of X Increase consumption of X and decrease consumption of Y Keep consumption of both goods unchanged because total utility is already maximized Decrease consumption of both goods to reduce total expenditure

Correct Answer:

Increase consumption of Y and decrease consumption of X

Question 2

Which of the following best defines the Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS) of good X for good Y along an indifference curve?

The rate at which a consumer is willing to substitute good Y for good X while maintaining the same level of utility The ratio of the market prices of good X and good Y The change in total utility resulting from a one-unit increase in income The percentage change in quantity demanded of X divided by the percentage change in price of Y

Correct Answer:

The rate at which a consumer is willing to substitute good Y for good X while maintaining the same level of utility

Question 3

A consumer's nominal income increases while the prices of good X and good Y remain constant. How does this affect the consumer's budget line?

The budget line shifts parallel outward The budget line rotates outward around the vertical axis The budget line shifts parallel inward The budget line rotates inward around the horizontal axis

Correct Answer:

The budget line shifts parallel outward

Question 4

For a normal good, what are the directions of the substitution effect and the income effect following a price decrease?

Both the substitution effect and the income effect increase quantity demanded The substitution effect increases quantity demanded, while the income effect decreases quantity demanded The substitution effect decreases quantity demanded, while the income effect increases quantity demanded Both the substitution effect and the income effect decrease quantity demanded

Correct Answer:

Both the substitution effect and the income effect increase quantity demanded

Question 5

Which condition must be met for a good to be classified as a Giffen good?

It must be an inferior good with a negative income effect that outweighs the substitution effect It must be a luxury good with an income elasticity of demand greater than 1 It must be a normal good with a price elasticity of demand equal to zero It must be a substitute good with a positive cross-price elasticity of demand

Correct Answer:

It must be an inferior good with a negative income effect that outweighs the substitution effect

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