Starting from long-run equilibrium, a large tax increase will result in a(n) ________ gap in the short-run and ________ inflation and ________ output in the long-run.
A. recessionary; lower; potential
B. expansionary; lower; potential
C. expansionary; higher; potential
D. recessionary; lower; lower
Answer: A
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Once monetary policy is dedicated to controlling the level of nominal GDP, then fiscal policy can be used to
A) choose the overall level of interest rates, with a high budget surplus implying a high level of interest rates. B) choose the overall level of interest rates, with a high budget deficit implying a high level of interest rates. C) control the level of inflation, with a high budget surplus implying a faster rate of inflation. D) control the level of inflation, with a high budget deficit implying a faster rate of inflation.
According to some economists, the protection granted to infant industries should be
a. terminated after one year. b. for new firms that eventually would develop significant economies of scale in their production processes c. restricted to firms that face little competition d. based on current absolute advantage e. permanent
Which of the following is an industry without significant barriers to entry?
a. Electricity generation b. Natural gas distribution c. Cable television provision d. Corn farming e. Postal services
Approximately half of all U.S. workers are employed by various levels of government
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false