Questions from Managerial Economics


Q: Go to the St. Louis Federal Reserve FRED database, and

Go to the St. Louis Federal Reserve FRED database, and find data on real GDP (GDPC1), the labor force (CLF16OV), and a measure of the capital stock, real consumption of fixed capital (A262RX1Q020SBEA)...

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Q: Go to the St. Louis Federal Reserve FRED database, and

Go to the St. Louis Federal Reserve FRED database, and find data on civilian employment (CE16OV) and the personal consumption expenditure price index (PCEPI). For both series, change the Units setting...

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Q: Go to the St. Louis Federal Reserve FRED database, and

Go to the St. Louis Federal Reserve FRED database, and find data on real GDP (GDPC1) and the GDP deflator (GDPDEF). Convert the deflator to the inflation rate by setting the Units setting to “Percent...

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Q: Internet sites that allow people to post their resumes online reduce the

Internet sites that allow people to post their resumes online reduce the costs of job searches and create opportunities for individuals looking for jobs to be matched with potential employers more qui...

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Q: Suppose that Congress passes legislation that establishes a tax credit for small

Suppose that Congress passes legislation that establishes a tax credit for small businesses and tax incentives for all businesses that invest in new plant and equipment. a) What is the anticipated eff...

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Q: Evaluate the accuracy of the following statement: “The recent depreciation

Evaluate the accuracy of the following statement: “The recent depreciation of the U.S. dollar had a positive effect on the U.S. aggregate demand curve.”

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Q: Go to the St. Louis Federal Reserve FRED database, and

Go to the St. Louis Federal Reserve FRED database, and find data on the labor force, capital stock, GDP, and the price level for Turkey and South Korea, with data codes provided in the table below. Do...

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Q: Suppose that the White House decides to sharply reduce military spending without

Suppose that the White House decides to sharply reduce military spending without increasing government spending in other areas. a) Comment on the effect of this measure on aggregate demand. b) Show y...

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Q: Oil prices declined in the summer of 2008, following months of

Oil prices declined in the summer of 2008, following months of increases since the winter of 2007. Considering only this fall in oil prices, explain the effect on short-run aggregate supply and long-r...

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Q: Suppose that in an effort to reduce the current federal government budget

Suppose that in an effort to reduce the current federal government budget deficit, the White House decides to sharply decrease government spending. Assuming the economy is at its long run equilibrium,...

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