Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: Give three examples of important trade-offs that you face in

Give three examples of important trade-offs that you face in your life.

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Q: Lovers of classical music persuade Congress to impose a price ceiling of

Lovers of classical music persuade Congress to impose a price ceiling of $40 per concert ticket. As a result of this policy, do more or fewer people attend classical music concerts? Explain.

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Q: What happens to the deadweight loss and tax revenue when a tax

What happens to the deadweight loss and tax revenue when a tax is increased?

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Q: Which of the following trade policies would benefit producers, hurt consumers

Which of the following trade policies would benefit producers, hurt consumers, and increase the amount of trade? a. the increase of a tariff in an importing country b. the reduction of a tariff in an...

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Q: The nation of Textilia does not allow imports of clothing. In

The nation of Textilia does not allow imports of clothing. In its equilibrium without trade, a T-shirt costs $20, and the equilibrium quantity is 3 million T-shirts. One day, after reading Adam Smith’...

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Q: List five arguments often given to support trade restrictions. How do

List five arguments often given to support trade restrictions. How do economists respond to these arguments?

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Q: Which is the largest component of GDP? a. consumption

Which is the largest component of GDP? a. consumption b. investment c. government purchases d. net exports.

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Q: Below are some data from the land of milk and honey.

Below are some data from the land of milk and honey. a. Compute nominal GDP, real GDP, and the GDP deflator for each year, using 2016 as the base year. b. Compute the percentage change in nominal GDP,...

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Q: List the four components of GDP. Give an example of each

List the four components of GDP. Give an example of each.

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Q: Why should policymakers care about GDP?

Why should policymakers care about GDP?

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