Starting from long-run equilibrium, a large decrease in government purchases will result in a(n) ________ gap in the short-run and ________ inflation and ________ output in the long-run.
A. expansionary; lower; potential
B. expansionary; higher; potential
C. recessionary; lower; potential
D. recessionary; lower; lower
Answer: C
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In the above figure, the shift in the demand curve from D to D2 can be the result of
A) an increase in the price of soda, a complement to pizza. B) a decrease in the supply of pizza that raises the price of pizza. C) an increase in income if pizza is a normal good. D) a change in quantity demanded. E) an increase in the price of a sub sandwich, a substitute for pizza.
Regarding economic growth and income levels, which of the following is true?
a. Poor countries are unable to ignite the growth process unless they receive financial aid from richer countries. b. Countries that lack an abundance of natural resources have been unable to grow and achieve high income levels. c. Countries with a large population relative to their land area are destined to remain poor. d. Countries that fail to adopt institutions and policies supportive of trade, entrepreneurial discovery, and private investment will remain poor in the foreseeable future.
If prices in the United States fall relative to Japan, then the:
a. Dollar depreciates because U.S. imports from Japan fall, and U.S. exports to Japan rise. b. Yen depreciates because U.S. imports from Japan fall, and U.S. exports to Japan rise. c. Yen depreciates because U.S. imports from Japan fall, and U.S. exports to Japan fall. d. Yen depreciates because U.S. imports from Japan rise, and U.S. exports to Japan fall. e. Change in the value of the dollar or yen is uncertain because exports and imports rise.
Which of the following is a production decision?
A. How much output the firm should produce in the long run. B. Whether the firm should shut down or produce. C. Whether the firm should merge with one of its rivals. D. Whether the firm should exit or enter the market.