Suppose the equilibrium real federal funds rate is 5 percent, the target rate of inflation is 3 percent, the current inflation rate is 5 percent, and real GDP is 4 percent above potential real GDP
If the weights for the inflation gap and the output gap are both 1/2, then according to the Taylor rule the federal funds target rate equals
A) 1 percent. B) 9 percent. C) 13 percent. D) 17 percent.
C
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A) increases; foreign currencies B) increases; dollars C) decreases; dollars D) None of the above is correct because the value of U.S. exports has nothing to do with the quantity of dollars or foreign currency demanded.
In comparing the views of economists on stabilization policy in the 1960s with the current views of economists on stabilization policy, one can say
A) few economists in the 1960s favored stabilization policy, while most economists currently favor stabilization policy. B) economists' views on stabilization policy have changed very little since the 1960s. C) fewer economists currently believe it is possible to use stabilization policy to fine-tune the economy than in the 1960s. D) almost no economists in the currently believe stabilization policy should be used.
Apply the concept of tax smoothing to the debate over tax-based versus spending-based fiscal stimulus
What will be an ideal response?
A firm is thinking of hiring an additional worker to their organization who they believe can increase total productivity by 100 units a week. The cost of hiring him or her is $1500 per week. If the price of each unit is $12,
a. the MR of hiring the worker is $1500
b. The MC of hiring the worker is $1200
c. The firm should not hire the worker since MB