Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: In recent years, economists have argued about the true value of

In recent years, economists have argued about the true value of the real interest rate at any one time and over time. Given that the Nominal interest rate = Real interest rate + Expected inflation rat...

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Q: What does the size of the government spending multiplier relative to the

What does the size of the government spending multiplier relative to the size of the tax multiplier have to do with the effectiveness of fiscal policy at changing Real GDP?

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Q: Not all economists are agreed as to whether government should bail out

Not all economists are agreed as to whether government should bail out companies in financial problems. Explain.

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Q: Give a numerical example to show that a simple-majority decision

Give a numerical example to show that a simple-majority decision rule can lead to a project being undertaken for which the costs are greater than the benefits. Voters Benefits Taxes Vote  A $50...

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Q: Outline the details of the median voter model.

Outline the details of the median voter model.

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Q: Is a voter more likely to be rationally ignorant in an election

Is a voter more likely to be rationally ignorant in an election in which she is one of 100 voters or one of 10 million voters? Explain your answer.

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Q: Identify two reasons that a good deal of legislation is likely to

Identify two reasons that a good deal of legislation is likely to be special-interest legislation.

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Q: From the individual’s perspective, can rent seeking be rational? Explain

From the individual’s perspective, can rent seeking be rational? Explain your answer.

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Q: No theory is perfectly descriptive of reality. Explain.

No theory is perfectly descriptive of reality. Explain.

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Q: The size of the town in which you live can affect how

The size of the town in which you live can affect how you behave. Explain.

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