The direct cost of debt depends on:
A. the interest rate.
B. fiscal policy.
C. the implementation lag.
D. the amount of the deficit.
A. the interest rate.
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Economics is called an empirical science because
A) economists study real-world evidence to test their models. B) economists use assumptions in their models. C) economic models have no predictive power. D) economic analysis is only useful in a capitalistic society.
Once an equilibrium is achieved, it can persist indefinitely because
A) shocks that shift the demand curve or the supply curve cannot occur. B) shocks to the demand curve are always exactly offset by shocks to the supply curve. C) the government never intervenes in markets at equilibrium. D) in the absence of supply/demand shocks no one applies pressure to change the price.
Refer to the information provided in Table 33.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Table 33.4GermanyChileBeerWineBeerWine(cases)(cases)(cases)(cases)75030 060152412453018 24304512 361560 6 48075 0 60 Refer to Table 33.4. Before specialization, Germany produces 45 cases of beer and 30 cases of wine, and Chile produces 18 cases of beer and 24 cases of wine. After specialization, the increase in beer production is
A. 0 cases of beer. B. 2 cases of beer. C. 8 cases of beer. D. 12 cases of beer.
Refer to the information. The multiplier for this economy is:
A. 2.
B. 2.5.
C. 3.
D. 4.