Starting from long-run equilibrium, a large decrease in government purchases will result in a(n) ________ gap in the short-run and ________ inflation and ________ output in the long-run.
A. expansionary; lower; potential
B. expansionary; higher; potential
C. recessionary; lower; potential
D. recessionary; lower; lower
Answer: C
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A currency appreciation
A. reduces aggregate demand and increases aggregate supply. B. reduces aggregate demand and aggregate supply. C. increases aggregate demand and reduces aggregate supply. D. increases aggregate demand and aggregate supply.
Lowering the reserve requirement ________.
A. reduces the amount of excess reserves the banks keep B. turns required reserves into excess reserves C. increases the total reserves in the banking system D. also reduces the discount rate
If the technology associated with producing fiber-optic cable continues to advance, over time the cost of producing fiber-optic cable will
A) decrease, firms that use the new technology will make an economic profit, and in the long run new firms will enter the market. B) decrease, firms that use the new technology will incur an economic loss, and in the long run some firms will exit the industry. C) increase, firms that use the new technology will make an economic profit, and in the long run new firms will enter the market. D) increase, firms that use the new technology will incur an economic loss, and in the long run some firms will exit the industry. E) decrease, firms that do not use the new technology will make an economic profit, and in the long run new firms will enter the market.
Refer to Figure 2-8. Suppose Vidalia is currently producing 20 dozen orchids per period. How many roses is it also producing, assuming that resources are fully utilized?
A) 30 dozen roses B) 50 dozen roses C) 100 dozen roses D) 150 dozen roses