The major problem facing the economy is high unemployment and weak economic growth. The inflation rate is low and stable. Therefore, the Federal Reserve decides to pursue a policy to increase the rate of economic growth. Which policy changes by the Fed would reinforce each other to achieve that objective?
a. Selling government securities and raising the discount rate
b. Selling government securities and lowering the discount rate
c. Buying government securities and lowering the discount rate
d. Buying government securities and raising the reserve ratio
c. Buying government securities and lowering the discount rate
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Assume a fixed demand for money curve and the Fed decreases the money supply. In response, people will:
a. sell bonds, thus driving up the interest rate. b. sell bonds, thus driving down the interest rate. c. buy bonds, thus driving up the interest rate. d. buy bonds, thus driving down the interest rate.
When an expansionary fiscal policy increases market interest rates and lowers gross private investment in an economy, it is called the: a. countercyclical effect. b. policy lag effect
c. multiplier effect. d. crowding out effect.
Tom is an organic gardener. For several years, he produced only for his own consumption. Last year, he sold his vegetables at a farmer's market. This year, he sold all of his vegetables to a company producing organic vegetable soup. When is the value of Tom's vegetables included in GDP? a. None of his production is included in GDP, since it is considered home production
b. Only when he sells his vegetable at the farmer's market. c. Only when he sells his vegetables to the organic soup company. d. When he sells his vegetables at the farmer's market and when he sells the vegetables to the organic soup company.
Why is there emphasis on non price competition in oligopoly?
What will be an ideal response?