Advanced Macroeconomics: Master the Dynamics of Economic Systems

Question 1

Which factor does NOT directly impact the aggregate demand curve?

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Political risk

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Government spending

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Interest rates

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Consumer confidence

Question 2

Which of the following is excluded from the calculation of aggregate demand?

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Personal savings

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Household consumption

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Business investment

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Government expenditure

Question 3

Which fiscal policy tool is used to stimulate economic growth?

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Increasing government spending

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Raising taxes

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Reducing government spending

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Contracting the money supply

Question 4

Which of the following is **not** a primary factor influencing aggregate demand?

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Interest rates

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Government spending

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Consumer spending

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Net exports

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a direct tool of fiscal policy implemented by the government to influence economic outcomes?

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Interest rate policy

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Government spending

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Taxation

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Public debt issuance

Question 6

A persistent negative output gap is most likely to result in:

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Increased unemployment

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Higher inflation

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Accelerated economic growth

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Stable exchange rates

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of expansionary fiscal policy?

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To stimulate economic growth during downturns

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To reduce government spending and balance the budget

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To control inflation and stabilize prices

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To reduce the national debt and improve creditworthiness

Question 8

What is the main factor that determines the total demand for goods and services in an economy?

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Income

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Interest rates

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Price level

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Government spending

Question 9

The Phillips Curve suggests that lower unemployment rates are associated with which economic outcome?

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Increased inflation

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Decreased inflation

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Reduced economic growth

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Lower government spending

Question 10

Which component of aggregate demand represents spending on goods and services produced outside the domestic economy?

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Exports

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Consumption

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 11

In the IS-LM model, which factor illustrates the connection between interest rates and real GDP?

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Aggregate demand

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Aggregate supply

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Phillips curve

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Solow growth model

Question 12

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the aggregate demand curve?

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Overall price level

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Government spending

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Interest rates

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Consumer confidence

Question 13

How does an increase in government spending impact the economy?

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Increases output

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Decreases the price level

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Decreases output

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Has no effect on prices or output

Question 14

The Phillips Curve suggests that:

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Inflation and unemployment are inversely related.

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Inflation and unemployment are directly related.

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There is no connection between inflation and unemployment.

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Inflation is the cause of unemployment.

Question 15

Identify the key assumptions of the Solow Growth Model:

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Constant population growth rate

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Diminishing returns to capital

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Exogenous technological progress

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Perfect competition in all markets

Question 16

The Federal Reserve is implementing an expansionary monetary policy by lowering interest rates. What is the most probable result of this policy?

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Increased economic growth

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Higher interest rates

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Reduced investment

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Increased unemployment

Question 17

In a market economy, what phenomenon may arise when the overall price level undergoes a prolonged decline, causing a widespread reduction in the cost of goods and services?

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Economic slowdown or contraction caused by diminished aggregate demand and cautious investment behavior

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Increased investment activity due to expectations of higher returns

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Elevated consumer spending driven by anticipation of further price drops

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Expansion of employment opportunities resulting from enhanced business profitability

Question 18

What is a key limitation of the Phillips curve?

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It is only valid in the short term.

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It only applies to developed countries.

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It assumes all inflation is demand-pull inflation.

Question 19

When the economy experiences a positive output gap, which outcome is most likely to occur?

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Low unemployment and inflation

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High unemployment and deflation

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High unemployment and inflation

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Low unemployment and deflation

Question 20

In a prolonged deflationary environment, how does it typically affect investment behavior?

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Businesses postpone investment due to uncertainty and expectations of asset price declines.

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Investment increases due to lower borrowing costs.

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Investment remains stable as businesses adjust prices to preserve profit margins.

Question 21

Within the Solow Growth Model, what is the key factor that drives sustained economic growth over the long term?

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Technological advancements and productivity enhancements

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Expansionary monetary policy and increased government spending

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Shifts in consumer preferences and demand patterns

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Changes in the labor force's size and composition

Question 22

In the short run, an unexpected surge in consumer confidence shifts the aggregate demand curve to the right. How will this shift impact the equilibrium price level, real GDP, and employment?

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Equilibrium price level rises, real GDP rises, employment rises.

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Equilibrium price level rises, real GDP falls, employment falls.

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Equilibrium price level falls, real GDP rises, employment rises.

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Equilibrium price level falls, real GDP falls, employment falls.

Question 23

In the IS-LM model, which factor leads to an upward shift in the LM curve?

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Increase in money supply

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Rise in government spending

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Increase in inflation rate

Question 24

In the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model, what is the term for the difference between actual real GDP and potential real GDP?

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Output gap

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Production gap

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Employment gap

Question 25

In the AD-AS model, which economic event or shock would cause both the aggregate demand (AD) and aggregate supply (AS) curves to shift to the right simultaneously?

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A technological innovation that increases productivity

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A decrease in government spending

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A natural disaster that destroys capital and infrastructure

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An increase in the money supply

Question 26

In the Solow Growth Model, which factor will lead to a sustained increase in an economy's long-term growth rate?

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A permanent increase in the pace of technological progress

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A continuous increase in government spending

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A single expansion of physical capital

Question 27

Based on the Phillips Curve, what is the anticipated result when unemployment falls below its natural level?

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Inflation will rise

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Inflation will fall

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Unemployment will rise

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Output will fall

Question 28

In an economic environment characterized by prolonged deflation, which impact is most likely to occur?

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Reduced investment and economic growth

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Increased consumer spending and economic growth

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Higher inflation and increased demand for money

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Increased demand for loans and higher interest rates

Question 29

An economy is operating below its potential output. The government increases spending. What is the likely short-run impact on inflation?

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Inflation will rise slightly.

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Inflation will rise significantly.

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Inflation will stay the same.

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Inflation will fall.

Question 30

In an economy experiencing a recession, the government implements an expansionary fiscal policy. What is the likely effect of this policy on aggregate demand and economic growth?

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Increase aggregate demand and lead to higher economic growth

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Decrease aggregate demand and lead to higher unemployment

Question 31

What is the primary responsibility of most central banks?

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Ensuring price stability

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Promoting economic growth

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Reducing unemployment

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Regulating the financial system

Question 32

Keynesian macroeconomic models are distinguished by their focus on:

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Sticky wages and prices

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Long-run economic equilibrium

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Perfect competition in all markets

Question 33

How do demographic shifts, specifically the aging population, affect long-term economic growth?

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Slows growth due to labor shortages.

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Boosts growth through higher spending.

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Has minimal impact on growth.

Question 34

How does central bank independence contribute to price stability and overall macroeconomic stability?

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It allows policymakers to focus on long-term economic goals without being influenced by short-term political pressures.

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It eliminates the need for government oversight of monetary policy.

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It guarantees inflation will always stay below a predetermined target.

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It prevents central banks from adjusting interest rates during economic downturns.

Question 35

Which measure represents the percentage change in real GDP over a specified period?

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GDP growth rate

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Inflation rate

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Unemployment rate

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Consumer confidence index

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a tool of monetary policy commonly used by central banks?

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Quantitative easing

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Open market operations

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Reserve requirements

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Interest rate targets

Question 37

Which of the following is a potential consequence of an adverse supply shock?

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Both inflation and recession

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Inflation

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Recession

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Deflation

Question 38

What is a primary goal of monetary policy?

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Stabilizing price levels.

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Promoting economic expansion.

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Reducing unemployment rates.

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Balancing the budget.

Question 39

Explain the concept of 'crowding-out effect'.

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The decline in private investment resulting from increased government spending.

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The rise in government spending resulting from decreased private investment.

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The decline in government spending resulting from increased private investment.

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The rise in private investment resulting from decreased government spending.

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of central bank independence?

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Preventing political influence on monetary policy.

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Aligning monetary policy with government fiscal policy.

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Guaranteeing that monetary policy is expansionary.

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Increasing central banker accountability to the public.

Question 41

Which key characteristic is NOT typically associated with dynamic macroeconomic models?

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Assumption of static equilibrium

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Incorporation of time and expectations

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Inclusion of non-linearities and feedback loops

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Consideration of rational expectations

Question 42

Which of the following is a primary tool used in fiscal policy?

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Government spending

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Interest rate adjustments

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Open market operations

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Reserve requirement modifications

Question 43

According to the rational expectations hypothesis, how do economic agents typically form their expectations?

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Based on all available relevant information

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Based solely on past experiences

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With perfect accuracy

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Through adaptive learning

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of dynamic macroeconomic models?

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Assumption of perfect foresight

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Incorporation of time and expectations

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Allowance for multiple equilibria

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Consideration of non-linearities and feedback loops

Question 45

What is the primary objective of monetary policy within a dynamic macroeconomic context?

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Controlling inflation

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Stabilizing output fluctuations

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Promoting long-term economic growth

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Reducing unemployment rates

Question 46

The 'Phillips Curve' primarily illustrates the relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Economic growth and unemployment

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Inflation and interest rates

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Economic growth and inflation

Question 47

Which of the following is a core assumption of the Real Business Cycle (RBC) theory?

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Technology shocks drive business cycle fluctuations

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Monetary policy is ineffective

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Government spending has no impact on output

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Expectations are always accurate

Question 48

The 'liquidity trap' scenario occurs when:

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Interest rates reach or approach zero

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Government spending becomes excessive

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Banks become reluctant to lend

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Inflation remains persistently high

Question 49

A key empirical insight from the 'Lucas Critique' is that:

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Economic models may not hold true when policies change

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Monetary policy is inherently more effective than fiscal policy

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Government spending has a negligible impact on economic growth

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Inflation is solely a monetary phenomenon

Question 50

The 'rational expectations hypothesis' assumes that:

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Individuals form expectations based on available information

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Individuals possess perfect foresight

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Expectations are always accurate

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Individuals cannot predict the future

Question 51

The primary tool of monetary policy is:

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Open market operations

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Reserve requirements

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Fiscal policy

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Quantitative easing

Question 52

The relationship between the Phillips Curve and the aggregate supply curve is:

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Negative correlation

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Positive correlation

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No correlation

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Inversely proportional

Question 53

In a closed economy model, how is economic activity primarily measured?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Gross National Product (GNP)

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National Income

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Disposable Income

Question 54

How do expectations influence the effectiveness of monetary policy?

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Expectations can amplify or dampen the impact of monetary policy

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Expectations are formed independently of monetary policy

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Expectations only affect long-term interest rates

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Expectations are irrelevant to the conduct of monetary policy

Question 55

What is the main limitation of the rational expectations hypothesis?

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It assumes that people have perfect foresight

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It does not account for imperfect information

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It implies that monetary policy is always effective

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It has not been empirically supported

Question 56

What is the primary target of monetary policy in most developed economies?

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Achieving price stability by controlling inflation.

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Correcting imbalances in the balance of payments.

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Promoting sustained economic growth.

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Maintaining full employment.

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a tool commonly used in fiscal policy?

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Direct manipulation of interest rates.

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Government spending and procurement.

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Transfer payments and subsidies.

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Taxation and tax incentives.

Question 58

How is the real interest rate calculated?

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Real interest rate equals the nominal interest rate minus the inflation rate.

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Real interest rate equals the nominal interest rate divided by the inflation rate.

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Real interest rate equals the nominal interest rate plus the inflation rate.

Question 59

What is the essence of the Fisher equation?

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The nominal interest rate is the sum of the real interest rate and expected inflation.

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The nominal interest rate is the difference between the real interest rate and expected inflation.

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The real interest rate is the difference between the nominal interest rate and expected inflation.

Question 60

What is the IS-LM model primarily used to illustrate?

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The interplay between the goods market (IS) and the money market (LM) in determining macroeconomic equilibrium.

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The relationship between inflation and unemployment.

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The impact of fiscal policy on economic growth.

Question 61

Which of the following best describes the Phillips Curve?

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A graphical representation of the inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment in the short run.

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A statistical model that forecasts inflation.

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A mathematical equation that predicts economic growth.

Question 62

Which criticism of the Phillips Curve has been a major concern for policymakers?

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The relationship between inflation and unemployment is not stable over time.

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It oversimplifies the role of expectations.

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It ignores the impact of global economic factors.

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It is only applicable to developing economies.

Question 63

What is a fundamental distinction between exogenous and endogenous variables in economic models?

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Exogenous variables are determined outside the model, while endogenous variables are determined within the model.

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Exogenous variables are controlled by policymakers, while endogenous variables are not.

Question 64

Which of the following poses a significant challenge in macroeconomic forecasting?

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The inherent uncertainty and dynamic nature of economic conditions.

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Political interference in the forecasting process.

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Insufficient data availability.

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The complexity of macroeconomic models.