2. Basic Economic Concepts

Cost-benefit Analysis — Quiz

Test your understanding of cost-benefit analysis with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is cost-benefit analysis in economics?

Question 2

Which idea is most closely related to cost-benefit analysis?

Question 3

A student is deciding whether to spend $10 on a movie ticket. The movie will give the student $12$ worth of enjoyment. What is the best decision according to cost-benefit analysis?

Question 4

A firm is deciding whether to buy a machine for $5{,}000$. The machine will increase profit by $4{,}000$. What should the firm do based on cost-benefit analysis?

Question 5

Which of the following is the best example of a nonmonetary benefit in cost-benefit analysis?