Advanced Macroeconomic Theory: Master the Fundamentals of Macroeconomics

Question 1

Which of the following is not a key aspect of time series econometrics?

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Cross-sectional data analysis

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Trend analysis

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Seasonality identification

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Forecasting future values

Question 2

In a macroeconomic model, the multiplier effect refers to the:

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Increase in output resulting from an initial increase in spending

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Decrease in output resulting from an initial increase in taxes

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Increase in inflation resulting from an initial increase in government debt

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Decrease in interest rates resulting from an initial increase in the money supply

Question 3

The Phillips curve suggests an inverse relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Inflation and interest rates

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Unemployment and output

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Interest rates and output

Question 4

Which of the following is not a potential impact of fiscal policy?

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Reducing inflation

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Stimulating economic growth

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Increasing government debt

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Lowering unemployment

Question 5

The Laffer curve illustrates the relationship between:

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Tax rates and tax revenue

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Inflation and unemployment

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Interest rates and output

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Government spending and economic growth

Question 6

Which time series model is specifically designed to capture long-term trends in data?

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Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA)

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Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH)

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Vector Autoregression (VAR)

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Exponential Smoothing

Question 7

Identify the characteristic NOT associated with effective macroeconomic forecasting:

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Excessive complexity

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Accuracy

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Timeliness

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Robustness

Question 8

According to the Phillips curve, which variables exhibit an inverse relationship?

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Inflation and unemployment

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Economic growth and inflation

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Unemployment and economic growth

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Inflation and economic growth

Question 9

The concept of 'rational expectations' implies that:

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Economic agents optimize decisions based on available information

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Economic outcomes are always perfectly predictable

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Government policies have no influence on economic behavior

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Economic forecasts are always accurate

Question 10

Which econometric technique is commonly used to analyze time series data for macroeconomic forecasting?

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Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA)

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Vector Autoregression (VAR)

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Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

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Ordinary Least Squares (OLS)

Question 11

The concept of 'fiscal sustainability' primarily focuses on:

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A government's ability to fund expenditures sustainably over the long term

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The manageable level of government debt to avoid default

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The ideal level of taxation for maximizing economic growth

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The impact of government spending on inflation

Question 12

The concept of 'economic equilibrium' primarily implies that:

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Supply equals demand in all markets

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Economic outcomes remain constant over time

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The economy is operating at its maximum potential

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There is no unemployment or inflation

Question 13

For macroeconomic time series data displaying non-stationarity and cointegration, which econometric model is most appropriate?

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Vector Error Correction Model (VECM)

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Vector Autoregression (VAR)

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Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA)

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Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH)

Question 14

What is the relationship between the natural rate of unemployment and the non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment (NAIRU)?

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The NAIRU is equal to the natural rate of unemployment in the long run

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The NAIRU is always higher than the natural rate of unemployment

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The NAIRU is always lower than the natural rate of unemployment

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The relationship between the NAIRU and the natural rate of unemployment depends on the level of inflation

Question 15

Which of the following is a tool of monetary policy?

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Open market operations, reserve requirements, and the discount rate

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Fiscal stimulus, tax cuts, and government spending

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Supply-side policies, tax cuts, and deregulation

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Exchange rate intervention, tariffs, and quotas

Question 16

What is the difference between a real and a nominal interest rate?

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The real interest rate is adjusted for inflation, while the nominal interest rate is not

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The nominal interest rate is adjusted for inflation, while the real interest rate is not

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The real interest rate is higher than the nominal interest rate

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The nominal interest rate is higher than the real interest rate

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of Keynesian economics?

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Emphasis on the role of aggregate demand and government intervention

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Belief in the self-correcting nature of the market and support for supply-side policies

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Rejection of government intervention and support for free markets

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Emphasis on the role of monetary policy and rejection of fiscal policy

Question 18

What is the purpose of a Phillips curve?

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To show the relationship between inflation and unemployment in the short run

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To show the relationship between interest rates and inflation

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To show the relationship between GDP and unemployment

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To show the relationship between exchange rates and inflation

Question 19

Which of the following is a type of time series analysis?

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Autocorrelation, unit root tests, cointegration, and spectral analysis

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Regression analysis, ANOVA, and factor analysis

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Cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, and logistic regression

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Time-series cross-sectional analysis, panel data analysis, and event study analysis

Question 20

What is the purpose of a Granger causality test?

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To test whether one time series Granger-causes another time series, controlling for other factors

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To test whether one time series is cointegrated with another time series

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To test whether one time series is stationary

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To test whether one time series is exogenous

Question 21

Which of the following is a key assumption of the permanent income hypothesis?

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Consumers smooth their consumption over their lifetime, based on their expected permanent income

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Consumers have perfect foresight about future income and prices

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Consumers are irrational and make consumption decisions based on emotions

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Consumers are myopic and only consider their current income when making consumption decisions

Question 22

The Phillips curve illustrates the relationship between which two macroeconomic variables?

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Inflation and unemployment

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Inflation and economic growth

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Unemployment and economic growth

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Inflation and interest rates

Question 23

In time series analysis, the presence of autocorrelation implies that:

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The error terms are correlated over time.

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The error terms are independent of each other.

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The model is overspecified.

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The model is misspecified.

Question 24

Which economic indicator is widely used to predict the likelihood of an impending recession?

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Yield curve spread

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Consumer sentiment index

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Producer price index

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Real gross domestic product

Question 25

The Laffer curve graphically depicts the relationship between:

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Tax rates and tax revenue

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Inflation and unemployment

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Interest rates and economic growth

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Government spending and economic growth

Question 26

The concept of rational expectations posits that:

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Individuals make decisions using all available information.

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Individuals can perfectly predict the future.

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Individuals always behave in a rational manner.

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Individuals are immune to external economic shocks.

Question 27

The Box-Jenkins method is primarily employed for:

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Forecasting time series data

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Estimating linear regression parameters

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Testing for unit root presence

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Detecting structural breaks in time series

Question 28

Fiscal policy involves the use of:

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Government spending and taxation

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Central bank interest rate adjustments

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Exchange rate interventions

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Wage and price controls

Question 29

The Phillips curve illustrates the relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Interest rates and economic growth

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Government spending and tax revenues

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Exchange rates and trade balance

Question 30

The concept of rational expectations implies that:

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Economic agents make decisions based on future event expectations.

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Economic policies are always effective.

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The economy perpetually remains in equilibrium.

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Monetary policy is superior to fiscal policy.

Question 31

The Phillips curve illustrates the inverse relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Interest rates and economic growth

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Fiscal policy and monetary policy

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Government spending and private investment

Question 32

A defining trait of a rational expectations equilibrium is:

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Forecasts are consistently unbiased.

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Predictions are always accurate.

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Policymakers can manipulate expectations to achieve desired outcomes.

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Individuals fail to learn from past mistakes.

Question 33

In an inflation-targeting regime, the primary objective of monetary policy is to:

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Keep inflation within a specified range

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Maintain a stable exchange rate

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Control the level of short-term interest rates

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Maximize economic growth

Question 34

The key distinction between a moving average forecast and an exponential smoothing forecast lies in:

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Exponential smoothing gives more weight to recent observations.

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Moving averages consider more historical data points.

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Moving averages are more sensitive to outliers.

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Exponential smoothing is less computationally demanding.

Question 35

The aggregate supply curve graphically represents:

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The relationship between the price level and the quantity of goods and services supplied in an economy.

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A method to determine the optimal level of output.

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A measure of the economic efficiency.

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A predictor of future economic growth.

Question 36

What is the central assumption of the Rational Expectations Hypothesis (REH)?

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Agents have perfect knowledge of economic variables.

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Economic outcomes are inherently unpredictable.

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Policymakers can fully control economic outcomes.

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Agents consistently make mistakes in their economic predictions.

Question 37

What determines the long-run equilibrium level of output in the Solow growth model?

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Capital per effective worker

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Saving rate alone

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Population growth rate alone

Question 38

Which macroeconomic model explicitly incorporates the concept of rational expectations?

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Lucas-Barro model

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Real business cycle theory

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Keynesian IS-LM model

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Monetarism theory

Question 39

What is the primary goal of monetary policy in the Lucas-Barro model?

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To minimize inflation expectations

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To control the quantity of money in circulation

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To maximize employment

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To stabilize output in the short run

Question 40

What is the main difference between time series and cross-sectional data in macroeconomic forecasting?

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Time series data are collected over time, while cross-sectional data are collected at a single point in time.

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Time series data are more accurate than cross-sectional data.

Question 41

What is a key characteristic of a unit root process in time series analysis?

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A shock to the series has a permanent effect on its future values.

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The series is white noise.

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The series is stationary around a constant mean.

Question 42

What is a potential challenge in interpreting the results of macroeconomic forecasting models?

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Forecasting models can be sensitive to the choice of data and assumptions.

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Forecasting models can predict future economic events with certainty.

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Forecasting models are always accurate.

Question 43

What is the primary objective of fiscal policy?

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To influence economic activity through government spending and taxation.

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To control the quantity of money in circulation

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To manage interest rates in the economy

Question 44

**Which assumption is NOT fundamental to the Solow growth model?**

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Technological progress is determined by the model

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Capital depreciates at a constant rate

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Labor is homogeneous

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Savings rate is relatively stable

Question 45

**Which relationship is depicted in the Phillips curve?**

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Inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment rate

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Negative relationship between inflation and interest rates

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Positive relationship between unemployment and interest rates

Question 46

**Which limitation is commonly associated with time series econometrics?**

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Difficulty in establishing causal relationships from observed data

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Exclusive use for short-term economic forecasting

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Requirement for large sample sizes to obtain meaningful results

Question 47

**What is the primary aim of monetary policy?**

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Manage inflation and foster economic growth

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Lower government expenditure

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Balance the government budget

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Increase tax revenue

Question 48

**Which option is NOT a fiscal policy tool?**

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Expansionary monetary policy

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Debt management strategies

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Taxation policies

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Government spending adjustments

Question 49

**What is the definition of the natural rate of unemployment?**

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The unemployment rate observed when there is no cyclical unemployment

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The unemployment rate considered acceptable by policymakers

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The unemployment rate caused by structural factors

Question 50

**Which statement about forecasting in macroeconomic analysis is NOT accurate?**

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Forecasting eliminates economic uncertainty

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Forecasting aids in decision-making

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Forecasting helps identify economic trends

Question 51

**What is the Keynesian multiplier effect?**

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The amplified effect of an initial increase in government spending on aggregate demand

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The decrease in aggregate supply due to higher interest rates

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The increase in the price level resulting from increased demand

Question 52

**Which criticism applies to the rational expectations hypothesis?**

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It assumes that economic agents have perfect foresight

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It aligns with the efficient market hypothesis

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It supports the application of discretionary monetary policy

Question 53

**How are real GDP and nominal GDP distinguished?**

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Real GDP adjusts for price changes, unlike nominal GDP

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Nominal GDP includes government spending while real GDP does not

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Real GDP measures economic growth while nominal GDP measures inflation