Suppose inflation is a threat because the current aggregate demand curve will increase by $600 billion at any price level. If the marginal propensity to consume is 0.75, federal policymakers can follow Keynesian economics and restrain inflation by:
a. decreasing tax revenues by $600 billion.
b. decreasing government spending by $200 billion.
c. increasing tax revenues by $200 billion.
d. increasing government purchases by $150 billion.
c
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What will be an ideal response?
Suppose MRS is not the same across all consumers. In this case, the economic outcome is not fully efficient because:
A) exchange is inefficient. B) the use of inputs in production is inefficient. C) the mix of outputs in inefficient. D) none of the above
Since 2001, the Gini coefficient
a. has shown little variation. b. has dropped substantially. c. has doubled. d. has shown greater income equality.
Which of the following is the most likely effect of lower apple juice prices on the price and quantity purchased of orange juice, a substitute product?
a. The price of orange juice will increase, and the quantity purchased will fall. b. The price of orange juice will fall, and the quantity purchased will increase. c. The price of orange juice will increase, and the quantity purchased will increase. d. The price of orange juice will fall, and the quantity purchased will fall.