An economy with an expansionary gap will, in the absence of stabilization policy, eventually experience a(n) ________ in the inflation rate, leading to a(n) ________ in output.
A. decrease; increase
B. increase; increase
C. decrease; decrease
D. increase; decrease
Answer: D
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Suppose the U.S. economy is producing at the natural rate of output. A depreciation of the U.S. dollar will cause ________ in real GDP in the short run and ________ in inflation in the short run, everything else held constant
(Assume the depreciation causes no effects in the supply side of the economy.) A) an increase; an increase B) a decrease; a decrease C) no change; an increase D) no change; a decrease
How does an economy represented by a straight-line production possibilities curve differ from one represented by a traditional production possibilities curve with a bowed shape?
A) In the economy represented by a straight-line production possibilities curve, there is no opportunity cost. B) In the economy represented by a straight-line production possibilities curve, neither good is scarce. C) In the economy represented by a straight-line production possibilities curve, the law of increasing relative cost does not apply. D) In the economy represented by a straight-line production possibilities curve, changing the amount of resources devoted to the production of each good will not alter the amount of each good actually produced.
Jerry has the choice of two bonds, one that pays 5 percent interest and one that pays 2 percent interest. Which of the following is most likely?
a. The 2 percent bond is more risky than the 5 percent bond. b. The 5 percent bond is a U.S. government bond, and the 2 percent bond is a junk bond. c. The 2 percent bond has a longer term than the 5 percent bond. d. The 2 percent bond is a municipal bond, and the 5 percent bond is a U.S. government bond.
In the short run, a purely competitive seller will shut down if:
A. it cannot produce at an economic profit. B. price is less than average variable cost at all outputs. C. price is less than average fixed cost at all outputs. D. there is no point at which marginal revenue and marginal cost are equal.