The Federal Reserve econometric model estimates that a 1 percent increase in government spending, with the money supply held constant, will
A) increase real GDP by 1 percent per year for two years.
B) increase real GDP by 2 percent per year for two years.
C) decrease real GDP by 1 percent per year for two years.
D) have no effect on real GDP.
A
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If something is to serve as money it must be a store of value. This means that it must
A) be divisible. B) be the standard by which all goods are compared in setting prices. C) hold its purchasing power over time. D) be liquid.
Dr. Franke, a perpetual critic of economics, notes that a recent consultant to his medical practice had advised him to raise the prices he charged in order to raise his business revenues. At a university fundraising event he commented to the Chancellor regarding "how ludicrous" some of his faculty members were in giving advice that would drive customers away. He advised the Chancellor that more
"practical, experienced faculty" such as hired by the local Technical College were needed. If demand for Dr. Franke's services is inelastic a. customers would increase and revenues drop b. customers would increase and revenues expand c. customers would decrease and revenues drop d. customers would decrease and revenues expand e. only cross-price elasticity is related to revenues
Initially a bank has a required reserve ratio of 15 percent and no excess reserves. If $10,000 is deposited in the bank, then, ceteris paribus,
A. This bank can increase its loans by $1,500. B. This bank can increase its loans by $8,500. C. Total reserves will increase by $8,500. D. Required reserves will increase by $10,000.
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