Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: Consider two groups of domestic producers: those which compete with imports

Consider two groups of domestic producers: those which compete with imports and those which export goods. Suppose the domestic producers that compete with imports convince the legislature to impose a...

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Q: Suppose the U.S. government wants to curtail imports.

Suppose the U.S. government wants to curtail imports. Would it be likely to favor a tariff or a quota to accomplish its objective? Why?

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Q: Suppose the landmass known to you as the United States of America

Suppose the landmass known to you as the United States of America had been composed, since the nation’s founding, of separate countries instead of separate states. Would you expect the standard of liv...

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Q: Even though Jeremy is a better gardener and novelist than Bill,

Even though Jeremy is a better gardener and novelist than Bill, Jeremy still hires Bill as his gardener. Why?

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Q: Explain the link between the Mexican demand for U.S.

Explain the link between the Mexican demand for U.S. goods and the supply of pesos. Next, explain the link between the U.S. demand for Mexican goods and the supply of dollars.

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Q: Under a flexible exchange rate system, if the equilibrium exchange rate

Under a flexible exchange rate system, if the equilibrium exchange rate is 0.10 USD = 1 MXN and the current exchange rate is 0.12 USD = 1 MXN, will the U.S. dollar appreciate or depreciate? Explain.

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Q: Under a fixed exchange rate system, setting the official price of

Under a fixed exchange rate system, setting the official price of a peso in terms of dollars automatically sets the official price of a dollar in terms of pesos. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

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Q: Country X wants to lower the value of its currency on the

Country X wants to lower the value of its currency on the foreign exchange market. Under a flexible exchange rate system, how can it do that?

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Q: Both activists and non-activists make good points for their respective

Both activists and non-activists make good points for their respective positions. Do you think activists could say anything to non-activists to convince them to accept the activist position, and vice...

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Q: What is an optimal currency area?

What is an optimal currency area?

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