1.
Let's get started with the basics: What is Economics?
Correct Answer
C. The study of how societies and people use scarce resources to satisfy their unlimited wants
Explanation
Economics is the study of how societies and individuals make choices to allocate scarce resources to fulfill their unlimited wants. It involves analyzing production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. By understanding the principles of economics, individuals and societies can make informed decisions about resource allocation, trade-offs, and maximizing utility.
2.
You have just destroyed a sentry bot and you can now do one of the following:
Option 1: Sell its wreck to a local trader for 50 caps
Option 2: Sell its wreck to the rust devils (a raider gang that use robots) for 100 caps
Option 3: Sell its wreck to the Brotherhood of Steel for 250 caps
What will the opportunity cost be if you sell the wreck to the Brotherhood of Steel?
Correct Answer
B. 100 caps
Explanation
Opportunity cost is the highest valued option forgone. In this case it will be option 2. The 100 caps is considered income forgone.
3.
(Continued from question 2) Which of the following will increase the cost of selling the wreck to the BoS?
Correct Answer
D. You can now craft a new sentry bot using the wreck and sell the new robot for 3000 caps
Explanation
Only the highest valued option forgone is included in the calculation of opportunity cost. In this case, rebuilding the sentry bot is now the highest valued option as it is worth more than simply selling the wreck.
4.
Bottle caps are considered to be money in Fallout games. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer
C. Caps can be used as a unit of account
Explanation
Barter Economy does not require money to function Caps are not commodity money as they worth little themselves. Instead they are backed by the value of water Bottle caps can be good money as long as it is a generally accepted medium of exchange
5.
The sole survivor broke into a previously unmarked building and recovered a huge stash of caps. Which of the following is false?
Correct Answer
A. M1 will increase but M2 remains unchanged
Explanation
M2 includes all everything in M1
6.
Question 4 to 6 refers to the scenario below:
The courier retrieved valuable agricultural data from Vault 22 and the NCR was able to use the data to increase food production. Meanwhile, the Second Battle of Hoover Dam raged on and thousands of refugees were evacuated to California to avoid the advancing Legion troops.
Which of the following must be true for the food market in California?
Correct Answer
B. Supply of food increases
Explanation
Quantity supplied is only affected by price. This is a case of increase in supply instead
There is no enough to determine the equilibrium price of food. If the increase in demand for food is higher than the increase in supply of food, then the price may fall.
Quantity transected will increase.
7.
To deal with the influx of refugees, the NCR imposed a price ceiling for food. What will most likely happen?
Correct Answer
D. Producer surplus will decrease
Explanation
Black markets that sell food for a lower price will not emerge. Instead a Black market that sell food for a higher-than-legal price will emerge
8.
Which of the following is included as a part of the NCR's GDP?
Correct Answer
A. President Kimball's salary
Explanation
President Kimball's salary is included as a part of the NCR's GDP because GDP measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders during a specific time period. As the president of the NCR, Kimball's salary represents a service provided by the government, which contributes to the overall economic output of the country.
9.
There are a lot of Chem vendors in the Capital Wasteland. Some of them sell high-quality chems with high purity. Others sell chems in a slightly cheaper price. From above, what is the market structure of Chem trade in the Capital Wasteland?
Correct Answer
B. Monopolistic competition
Explanation
The market structure of chem trade in the Capital Wasteland is monopolistic competition. This is because there are multiple chem vendors selling similar but slightly differentiated products (high-quality chems with high purity or slightly cheaper chems). In monopolistic competition, there are many sellers with differentiated products, allowing for some control over pricing and the ability to differentiate their products through branding or product features. However, there is still competition among the sellers due to the availability of substitutes.
10.
If the Nuka-Cola Corporation successfully take over a fast-food restaurant chain, which type of expansion is involved?
Correct Answer
C. Vertical expansion
Explanation
Vertical expansion refers to the growth of a company by acquiring or merging with businesses that are part of its supply chain or distribution network. In this case, if the Nuka-Cola Corporation takes over a fast-food restaurant chain, it would involve vertical expansion as they would be expanding their operations in the same industry but at a different stage of the supply chain. This allows them to have more control over production, distribution, and sales, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability.
11.
It is found that the Institute has a higher GDP per capita than Vault 81. What can be deduced from this?
Correct Answer
D. None of the above
12.
Which of the following goods are in joint supply?
Correct Answer
A. Deathclaw Meat and Deathclaw gauntlets
Explanation
Deathclaw Meat and Deathclaw gauntlets are in joint supply because they are both derived from the same source, which is the Deathclaw creature. The meat is obtained by killing the Deathclaw and can be used for consumption, while the gauntlets are made from the Deathclaw's claws and can be used as a weapon or armor. Since both goods come from the same origin and are produced together, they are considered to be in joint supply.
13.
Which of the following is a free good?
Correct Answer
B. Sea water
Explanation
Free good is not scarce but we prefer to have more than to have less.
14.
Rad-X increases the user's radiation resistance. This is particularly important for people living in the Commonwealth as radiation storms are both frequent and deadly. Trade caravans sometimes travel through the Commonwealth before moving on to other parts of the former United States. Such caravans typically sell Rad-X at Diamond City for 15 caps/dose. However, caravans sometimes sell faulty merchandise. You are a long-standing resident of Diamond City and open up a store to sell Rad-X. Which of the following prices is likely to be the most profitable for you?
Correct Answer
C. Charge 17 caps/dose
Explanation
As you are a permanent store you are able to develop a reputation for quality, so will have customers willing to pay a higher price than the less reliable caravans.
15.
Study the following table:
Settlers
Tools
Food production
Marginal production
1
1
2
2
2
1
5
3
3
1
9
4
4
1
11
3
Diminishing Marginal returns occur when the _____ settler was assigned to the field
Correct Answer
D. Fourth
Explanation
The table shows the relationship between the number of settlers and the corresponding food production and marginal production. As the number of settlers increases, the food production initially increases, but at a decreasing rate. The marginal production, which represents the additional food production from adding one more settler, decreases from 2 to 3 to 4. This indicates diminishing marginal returns, where the additional output gained from each additional settler decreases. Therefore, the correct answer is "Fourth" settler.
16.
If the price for fusion core increases, the price for power armor also increases.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Fusion cores and power armor are complements. If fusion cores are more expensive, then demand of power armor should fall. Thus price per suit should also fall.
17.
The Shi exports a lot of high-end electrics to the NCR. However, they rarely import anything from the outside world. Thus the Shi has trade deficit.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The Shi has a trade surplus as their net export is positive.
18.
The following table shows the number of man-hours needed for vault 101 and Megaton to produce one 10mm pistol and one Laser rifle:
Vault 101
Megaton
10mm pistol
10 man-hours
20 man-hours
Laser Rifle
50 man-hours
400 man-hours
If Vault 101 starts trading with Megaton, what should they import?
Correct Answer
B. 10mm pistol
Explanation
Vault 101 should import nothing because they are more efficient in producing both the 10mm pistol and the Laser rifle. They can produce the 10mm pistol in 10 man-hours compared to Megaton's 20 man-hours, indicating that Vault 101 has a comparative advantage in producing the 10mm pistol. Therefore, they should focus on producing the 10mm pistol themselves rather than importing it from Megaton.
19.
If the Legion impose an effective quota on firearms import, the total social surplus will decrease.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
If the Legion imposes an effective quota on firearms import, it means that they will limit the amount of firearms that can be imported into the country. This restriction on imports will reduce the availability of firearms in the market, leading to a decrease in supply. As a result, the equilibrium price of firearms will increase, and the quantity demanded will decrease. This decrease in quantity demanded will lead to a decrease in consumer surplus and producer surplus, resulting in a decrease in total social surplus. Therefore, the statement that the total social surplus will decrease is true.
20.
This diagram represents the food market in the NCR. Which price ceiling is effective?
Correct Answer
A. P1
Explanation
Effective price ceilings is below the equilibrium price