Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: An economy’s capital stock was $46.3 billion at the

An economy’s capital stock was $46.3 billion at the end of 2010, $46.6 billion at the end of 2011, and $47.0 billion at the end of 2012. Depreciation in 2011 was $2.4 billion, and gross investment dur...

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Q: Annie runs a fitness centre. On December 31, 2014,

Annie runs a fitness centre. On December 31, 2014, she bought an existing business with exercise equipment and a building worth $300,000. During 2015, business improved and she bought some new equipme...

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Q: Karrie is a golf pro, and after she paid taxes,

Karrie is a golf pro, and after she paid taxes, her income from golf and interest from financial assets was $1,500,000 in 2013. At the beginning of 2013, she owned $900,000 worth of financial assets....

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Q: In 2012, the Lee family had disposable income of $80

In 2012, the Lee family had disposable income of $80,000, wealth of $140,000, and an expected future income of $80,000 a year. At a real interest rate of 4 percent a year, the Lee family saves $15,000...

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Q: At the start of 2008, India had an annual growth of

At the start of 2008, India had an annual growth of 9 percent, huge consumer demand, and increasing investment. But by July 2008, India had large government deficits and rising interest rates. Economi...

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Q: At the start of 2008, India had an annual growth of

At the start of 2008, India had an annual growth of 9 percent, huge consumer demand, and increasing investment. But by July 2008, India had large government deficits and rising interest rates. Economi...

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Q: The deficit in the first 10 months of the year from April

The deficit in the first 10 months of the year from April 2013 to January 2014 totalled $10.54 billion, down from $13.87 billion in the same period a year earlier. a. Explain the effect of the decreas...

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Q: Oregon’s 5.6 percent unemployment rate is close to the national

Oregon’s 5.6 percent unemployment rate is close to the national average of 5.5 percent. A few years ago, Oregon had one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. To avoid rising unemployment, O...

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Q: What is the distinction between gross investment and net investment?

What is the distinction between gross investment and net investment?

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Q: What are the three main types of markets for financial capital?

What are the three main types of markets for financial capital?

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