Which of the following might create cost-push inflation?
A. An increase in government regulation
B. A decrease government spending
C. An increase in taxes
D. A decrease in oil prices
Answer: A
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Which of the following does not describe a characteristic of short-term economic fluctuations?
A. Expansions and recessions are irregular in length and severity. B. Durable-goods industries are less sensitive to short-term fluctuations than service and non-durable industries. C. Expansions and recessions are felt throughout the economy. D. The unemployment rate rises during recessions.
If cameras and film have a cross elasticity of .985, they are complements
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A decline in interest rates tends to expand the economy by
a. encouraging private investment and decrease in bank lending. b. appreciating the currency and lowering the profitability criterion for investments. c. decreasing the cost of capital and reducing net exports. d. depreciating the currency and raising net exports.
When price is the rationing criterion, individuals have a strong incentive to
a. ignore the wishes of others when making decisions about how to use their resources. b. provide services to others in exchange for income. c. avoid exchanges because in every exchange there will be one person who gains and another who loses. d. substitute promises for the consistent delivery of a quality product.