Which of the following can the government use as a tool of fiscal policy if it wants to increase the level of real GDP in the economy?
A. An increase in government expenditure
B. A decrease in government expenditure
C. A cut in taxes
Answer: A & C.
A. An increase in government expenditure
C. A cut in taxes
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A. recessionary; B B. recessionary; C C. recessionary; A D. expansionary; A
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A) reduces desired national saving. B) increases desired national saving. C) reduces desired national investment. D) increases desired national investment.
At an output level of 100, a monopolist faces MC = 15 and MR = 17. At output level q = 101, the monopolist's MC = 16 and MR = 15. To maximize profits, the firm
A) should produce 100 units. B) should produce 101 units. C) cannot maximize profits. D) is not a monopoly.
If we take the production function and hold the level of output constant, allowing the amounts of capital and labor to vary, the curve that is traced out is called:
A) the total product. B) an isoquant. C) the average product. D) the marginal product. E) none of the above