The economy pictured in the figure has a(n) ________ gap with a short-run equilibrium combination of inflation and output indicated by point ________. 
A. recessionary; A
B. recessionary; C
C. recessionary; B
D. expansionary; A
Answer: D
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In the quantity equation framework for understanding the determinants of long-run inflation, a depreciation of the exchange rate ________ velocity, putting ________ pressure on inflation
A) raises, upward B) raises, downward C) lowers, upward D) lowers, downward
Crowding out refers to the situation in which:
a. borrowing by the federal government raises interest rates and causes firms to invest less. b. foreigners sell their bonds and purchase U.S. goods and services. c. borrowing by the federal government causes state and local governments to lower their taxes. d. increased federal taxes to balance the budget causes interest rates to increase and consumer credit decreases.
Between October 2014 and October 2015, the CPI in Canada rose from 120 to 124 and the CPI in Mexico rose from 210 to 229.1 . What were the inflation rates for Canada and Mexico over this one-year period?
a. 3.3 percent for Canada and 9.1 percent for Mexico b. 3.3 percent for Canada and 8.3 percent for Mexico c. 3.2 percent for Canada and 9.1 percent for Mexico d. 3.2 percent for Canada and 8.3 percent for Mexico
Under President Eisenhower the problem of inflation.
A. got a lot worse. B. got a little worse. C. got a little better. D. got a lot better.