Which is an example of expansionary fiscal policy?
A) A lowering of tax rates
B) A lowering of government spending
C) An increase in the discount rate
D) An increase in the federal funds rate
E) An increase in reserve requirements
A
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The long run aggregate supply curve (LRAS) also represents
A) the full-employment level of output. B) the full-information level of output. C) the full-adjustment level of output. D) all of the above.
According to the short-run Phillips curve, if unemployment is 2.4% and inflation is 3.7%, a decrease in the inflation rate might result in which of the following?
A) an increase in the unemployment rate to 3.4% B) a decrease in the unemployment rate to 3.0% C) a decrease in the demand for labor in the economy D) Both A and C are correct answers.
In emerging market countries, the deterioration in bank's balance sheets has more ________ effects on lending and economic activity than in advanced countries
A) negative B) positive C) affirming D) advancing
Which of the following is an argument that the incidence of corporate taxation falls entirely on consumers?
A) Corporations pass their tax burdens on to consumers by charging higher prices equal to the amount of the tax. B) Corporations pass their tax burdens on to consumers because consumers ultimately work for the corporations. C) Corporations always evade taxes so that consumers ultimately bear the tax burdens as taxpayers. D) Most taxes on consumers are collected by corporations through sales taxes.