Which of the following is associated with an increase in potential output?

A. An increase in the target inflation rate
B. A decrease in the target rate of capacity utilization
C. An increase in the target rate of unemployment
D. A decrease in the target rate of unemployment


Answer: D

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Suppose the economy is currently operating at potential output; an expansionary gap may be caused by each of the following except:

A. a positive demand shock B. a positive inflation shock C. an increase in govt spending D. an increase in the inflation rate

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Figure 5-5


Figure 5-5 shows a consumer budget line for french fries and hamburgers. The price of an order fries is $2. The price of a burger is

a.
$1.

b.
$2.

c.
$4.

d.
$8.

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A. 0.9. B. 1.8. C. 9.5. D. 10.0. E. 20.0.

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