Which of the following is not a leading indicator for economic activity?
A. Orders for new equipment.
B. Natural disasters.
C. The level of inventories.
D. Building permits.
Answer: B
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If you deposit $1,000 in cash in your checkable deposit at your bank, the quantity of M1 immediately
A) increases by $1,000. B) decreases by $1,000. C) does not change in size. D) increases by $2,000. E) changes, but more information about the required reserve ratio is necessary to determine the amount of the change.
In one hour John can produce 20 loaves of bread or 16 cakes. In one hour Phyllis can produce 30 loaves of bread or 15 cakes. Which of the following statements is true?
A) Phyllis has a comparative advantage in producing bread. B) John has a comparative advantage in producing cakes. C) Phyllis has an absolute advantage in both goods. D) John has an absolute advantage in both goods. E) Phyllis has a comparative advantage in producing both cakes and bread.
One financial intermediary in our financial structure that helps to reduce the moral hazard from arising from the principal-agent problem is the
A) venture capital firm. B) money market mutual fund. C) pawn broker. D) savings and loan association.