The rate of return on short-term U.S. government bonds is often referred to as the:

A. federal funds rate.
B. discount rate.
C. risk-free interest rate.
D. yield rate.


C. risk-free interest rate.

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a. An unanticipated increase in aggregate demand. b. An anticipated increase in aggregate demand. c. An increase in long run aggregate supply (LRAS). d. An increase in wage rates

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In the short-run, society faces a tradeoff between inflation and unemployment

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The aggregate demand curve shows that when the price level rises, the quantity of real GDP demanded decreases.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Wages and salaries (including wage supplements) accounted for ________ of personal income in the United States in 2017.

A. 37% B. 50% C. 63% D. 90%

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