If a macroeconomic variable tends to aid in predicting the future path of real GDP, it is said to be a

A) convenient variable.
B) coincident variable.
C) leading variable.
D) lagging variable.


C

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a. An increase in the equilibrium price and a decrease in the quantity sold b. An increase in both the equilibrium price and the quantity sold. c. A decrease in both the equilibrium price and the quantity sold. d. An uncertain effect on the equilibrium quantity but an increase in the equilibrium price.

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At present, what is the approximate natural rate of unemployment in the United States?

a. 4.5 percent b. 5.5 percent c. 7 percent d. 8.5 percent e. 2.5 percent

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Refer to Figure 19.2. Diminishing marginal utility begins after

A. The third apple. B. The fourth apple. C. The first apple. D. The fifth apple.

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Assuming a market interest rate of 6 percent per year, what is the present value of $5,000 payable at the end of three years?

A) $4,717 B) $4,450 C) $4,198 D) $4,317

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