Questions from General Economics


Q: An increase in the aggregate demand for goods and services has a

An increase in the aggregate demand for goods and services has a larger impact on output _________ and a larger impact on the price level _________. a. in the short run, in the long run b. in the long...

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Q: From one year to the next, inflation falls from 5 to

From one year to the next, inflation falls from 5 to 4 percent, while unemployment rises from 6 to 7 percent. Which of the following events could be responsible for this change? a. The central bank in...

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Q: From one year to the next, inflation rises from 4 to

From one year to the next, inflation rises from 4 to 5 percent, while unemployment rises from 6 to 7 percent. Which of the following events could be responsible for this change? a. The central bank in...

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Q: When the Federal Reserve increases the money supply, it __________ aggregate

When the Federal Reserve increases the money supply, it __________ aggregate demand and moves the economy along the Phillips curve to a point with __________ inflation and __________ unemployment. a....

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Q: The chapter suggests that the economy, like the human body,

The chapter suggests that the economy, like the human body, has “natural restorative powers.” a. Illustrate the short-run effect of a fall in aggregate demand using an aggregate-demand/aggregate suppl...

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Q: The problem of time inconsistency applies to fiscal policy as well as

The problem of time inconsistency applies to fiscal policy as well as to monetary policy. Suppose the government announced a reduction in taxes on income from capital investments, like new factories....

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Q: Explain how each of the following policies redistributes income across generations.

Explain how each of the following policies redistributes income across generations. Is the redistribution from young to old or from old to young? a. an increase in the budget deficit b. more generous...

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Q: Chapter 2 explains the difference between positive analysis and normative analysis.

Chapter 2 explains the difference between positive analysis and normative analysis. In the debate about whether the central bank should aim for zero inflation, which areas of disagreement involve posi...

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Q: What adverse effect might be caused by tax incentives to increase saving

What adverse effect might be caused by tax incentives to increase saving?

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Q: Two political candidates are vying for town mayor, and the key

Two political candidates are vying for town mayor, and the key issue is how much to spend on the annual Fourth of July fireworks. Among the 100 voters, 40 want to spend $30,000, 30 want to spend $10,0...

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