When an economy begins to move from a recession to an expansion, the output gap typically
A) remains positive.
B) remains negative.
C) switches from negative to positive.
D) switches from positive to negative.
B
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Refer to Scenario 12.1. Suppose that a third friend, Ryan, joins Simon and Paula on their way home from school, and this reduces the probability of any particular individual from stepping forward to help the man being attacked from 70% to 40%
What is the probability of either Simon, Paula, Ryan, or any combination of the three trying to rescue the man? A) 28.8% B) 49.6% C) 78.4% D) 93.6%
A country that joins an exchange rate area
A) gives up its ability to use the exchange rate for the purpose of stabilizing output and employment. B) does not give up its ability to use the exchange rate and monetary policy for the purpose of stabilizing output and employment. C) gives up its ability to use the exchange rate and monetary policy for the purpose of stabilizing output and employment. D) gives up its ability to use only monetary policy for the purpose of stabilizing output and employment. E) does not gives up its ability to use only monetary policy for the purpose of stabilizing output and employment.
The unemployment rate is a good measure of the social welfare or social distress because
A) it includes discouraged workers. B) it distinguishes between part-time and full-time job seekers. C) it measures the "importance" of a job to each worker. D) None of the above.
How does adverse selection affect the insurance market?