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1
Nominal GDP is the measure of a country's economic growth over a decade
True
False
2
How can European countries address labor shortages caused by an aging population?
Encourage skilled immigration and lifelong learning
Increase taxes on older workers
Ban early retirement
Limit automation in workplaces
3
In a
post-industrial economy
, which sector becomes dominant?
Secondary
Pre-industrial
Primary
Tertiary
4
Which of the following is a potential benefit of
EU enlargement
?
Higher labor costs for businesses
Reduced competition between businesses
Access to greater levels of capital and funding
Decreased consumer choice
5
What is the main characteristic of the
secondary sector
?
Extracting raw materials
Manufacturing goods from raw materials
Conducting research and development
Providing services to businesses and individuals
6
A major demographic challenge for the European economy is:
An aging population
Rapid industrialization
A shrinking digital sector
High birth rates
7
What is a major
risk
associated with digital transformation?
Reduced global competitiveness
Cybersecurity threats
Lower investment in technology
Increased unemployment
8
The
green transition
in Europe aims to:
Promote sustainable technologies and reduce environmental impact
Increase carbon emissions
Limit investment in green industries
Reduce reliance on renewable energy
9
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a customs union?
Common external tariffs for non-member countries
Freedom of movement for labor
No internal tariffs between member states
Strict trade barriers between member states
10
The
tertiary sector
mainly focuses on:
Providing services like healthcare and tourism
Manufacturing and construction
High-tech industries
Agriculture and mining
11
A possible downside of EU enlargement is:
Greater political uncertainty
Higher trade barriers within the EU
More job opportunities for citizens
Increased economic cooperation
12
The
quaternary sector
is primarily associated with:
Transportation and logistics
Farming and fishing
Research, innovation, and high-tech industries
Factory work and heavy industry
13
Why is
digital transformation
important for Europe’s economy?
It reduces investment in research and development
It eliminates the need for skilled workers
It drives productivity and modernizes industries
It leads to higher inflation
14
During the
industrial phase
, a country experiences:
Dominance of the quaternary sector
A decline in manufacturing industries
A complete reliance on agriculture
Growth in secondary and tertiary sectors
15
In
Clark-Fisher's Model
, what phase is a country in when its economy is primarily based on
agriculture
?
Quaternary phase
Post-industrial phase
Pre-industrial phase
Industrial phase
16
How does Europe plan to maintain its
global competitiveness
in innovation?
Reducing spending on high-tech industries
Preventing the growth of startups
Encouraging reliance on outdated technology
Increasing funding for research and development
17
Which of the following industries is part of the
primary sector
?
Banking
Retail
Agriculture
Software development
18
Which of the following is a key focus of
innovation ecosystems
in Europe?
Eliminating automation from traditional industries
Reducing research and development funding
Supporting startups and high-tech industries
Slowing down technological advancements
19
What is the primary goal of the European Union?
To facilitate free trade and economic integration
To increase tariffs on goods from member countries
To limit trade between member states
To focus solely on political matters
20
What is the purpose of the
circular economy
?
To replace the primary sector with the tertiary sector
To encourage wasteful production
To maximize economic inequality
To improve resource efficiency and reduce waste
