US Economy Quiz - Economics Test and Trivia

Do you follow economics and finance news? Test your knowledge of the US economy and economics with this economy trivia quiz.

1 1

What was the original stated amount of the bailout plan introduced this week?
- $7 million.
- $294 billion.
- $700 billion.
2 2

Who is the current Treasury Secretary?
- Henry Paulson.
- Ben Bernanke.
- Alan Greenspan.
3 3

What is a subprime mortgage?
- A mortgage that has a low interest rate.
- A mortgage given to someone with bad credit or no credit history.
- An interest-only loan.
4 4

True or False: the U.S. is in a "Bear" market currently.
- True.
- False.
5 5

Is the U.S. in a period of recession right now?
- Yes.
- No.
6 6

Which of the following is a root cause of the current financial crisis?
- High default rates on subprime and adjustable rate mortgages.
- Decreased trading in stock markets around the world.
- The rising cost of oil.
7 7

True or False: Men still get paid more than Women in the current US financial model.
- As a man, I find that to be true.
- As a woman, I find that to be true.
- As a man, I find that to be false.
- As a woman, I find that to be false.

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