Which of the following statistics is the best single measure of overall economic activity?
A) The labor force participation rate.
B) The inflation rate.
C) GDP.
D) The trade surplus.
C
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Classical growth theory predicts
A) a slowdown in population growth over time. B) sustained increases in economic growth in the long run. C) sustained increases in the standard of living in the long run. D) real GDP per person will remain at the subsistence level over time. E) the population growth rate slows as real GDP per person rises.
The labor force participation rate is defined as
A) the percentage of the working-age population that is unemployed. B) the percentage of the working-age population that is employed. C) the percentage of the labor force that is employed. D) the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed. E) the percentage of the working-age population in the labor force.
Using the Keynesian model, the effect of a decrease in the effective tax rate on capital would be to cause ________ in the real interest rate and ________ in output in the long run
A) an increase; no change B) a decrease; no change C) an increase; an increase D) no change; a decrease
Consider the following:
(i) The accompanying diagram shows a net borrower. Complete the diagram to show how a net borrower is affected by a rise in the interest rate. Is the net borrower better off or worse off? Does the net amount borrowed increase or decrease? Explain, using substitution and income effects.
(ii) The accompanying diagram shows a net lender. Complete the diagram to show how a net lender is affected by a rise in the interest rate. Is the net lender better off or worse off? Does the net amount lent increase or decrease? Explain, using substitution and income effects.
