Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: In the accompanying figure, explain what happens if: a

In the accompanying figure, explain what happens if: a. The economy is at Q1 b. The economy is at Q2

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Q: In the accompanying figure, if Natural Real GDP is Q2,

In the accompanying figure, if Natural Real GDP is Q2, in what state is the economy at point A?

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Q: If a person’s income is $6,000, how much

If a person’s income is $6,000, how much does he pay in taxes? Taxable Income Taxes  $1,000-$5,000 10% of taxable income  $5,001-$10,000 $500 + 12% of everything over $5,000  $10,001-$15,00...

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Q: If a person’s income is $14,000, how much

If a person’s income is $14,000, how much does she pay in taxes? Taxable Income Taxes  $1,000-$5,000 10% of taxable income  $5,001-$10,000 $500 + 12% of everything over $5,000  $10,001-$15,...

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Q: What is the marginal tax rate on the 10,001st dollar

What is the marginal tax rate on the 10,001st dollar? What is the marginal tax rate on the 10,000th dollar? Taxable Income Taxes  $1,000-$5,000 10% of taxable income  $5,001-$10,000 $500 + 12...

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Q: What is the average tax rate of someone with a taxable income

What is the average tax rate of someone with a taxable income of $13,766?

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Q: A hypothetical society has three income earners, and all three must

A hypothetical society has three income earners, and all three must pay income taxes. The taxable income of Smith is $40,000, the taxable income of Jones is $100,000 and the taxable income of Brown is...

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Q: Illustrate graphically how government can use supply-side fiscal policy to

Illustrate graphically how government can use supply-side fiscal policy to get an economy out of a recessionary gap.

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Q: Illustrate the following graphically: (a) Fiscal policy destabilizes

Illustrate the following graphically: (a) Fiscal policy destabilizes the economy. (b) Fiscal policy eliminates an inflationary gap. (c) Fiscal policy only partly eliminates a recessionary gap.

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Q: Should grades in an economics class be “rationed” according to

Should grades in an economics class be “rationed” according to dollar price instead of how well a student does on the exams? If they were and prospective employers learned of this, what effect might t...

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