The primary argument against active monetary and fiscal policy is that
a. attempts to stabilize the economy do not constitute a proper role for government in a democratic society.
b. these policies affect the economy with a long lag.
c. these policies affect the economy too quickly and with too much impact.
d. history demonstrates that interest rates respond unpredictably to active policies, leading to unpredictable effects on income.
b
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Which of the following demonstrates the law of demand?
a. After Jon got a raise at work, he bought more pretzels at $1.50 per pretzel than he did before his raise. b. Melissa buys fewer muffins at $0.75 per muffin than at $1 per muffin, other things equal. c. Dave buys more donuts at $0.25 per donut than at $0.50 per donut, other things equal. d. Kendra buys fewer Snickers at $0.60 per Snickers after the price of Milky Ways falls to $0.50 per Milky Way.
Marginal cost
A. Is the change in total cost associated with a one-unit increase in production. B. Is the change in total output from hiring one more factor of production. C. Is the change in the total cost when hiring one more factor of production. D. Falls when there are diminishing returns.
Assume initially that the price of X (measured on the horizontal axis) is $9 and the price of Y (measured on the vertical axis) is $4. If the price of X now declines to $6, the budget line will:
A. be unaffected. B. shift outward on the vertical axis. C. shift inward on the horizontal axis. D. shift outward on the horizontal axis.
Since the 1980s, the United States has been the dominant net lender in the world.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)