Master Macroeconomics: Enhance Your Business Acumen

Question 1

Which of the following is a component of aggregate demand in a typical macroeconomic model?

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Private consumption expenditures

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Government spending on infrastructure

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Private saving held by individuals

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Tax revenues collected by the government

Question 2

When calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which of the following activities should be excluded?

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Sale of stocks and bonds

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Personal consumption expenditures

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Gross private investment

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Government purchases of goods and services

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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Net income from abroad

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Personal consumption

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Business investment

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Government spending

Question 4

Which of the following is excluded from the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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National Debt

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Consumption

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Government Spending

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Exports

Question 5

What is the main purpose of fiscal policy?

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To manage economic growth and unemployment

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To promote free trade

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To regulate banks

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To control inflation

Question 6

In a closed economy, which of the following is excluded from aggregate demand?

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Net exports

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Consumption

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 7

In the context of economic management, what is a primary objective of fiscal policy?

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Influence aggregate demand through adjustments in government spending and taxes

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Regulate the money supply in circulation

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Address income disparities within the population

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Intentionally increase the price level

Question 8

Which of the following are key components of fiscal policy?

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Government spending

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Taxation

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Interest rates

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Exchange rates

Question 9

In macroeconomics, what is the definition of inflation?

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A continuous increase in the overall price level of goods and services in an economy.

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A short-term rise in the average price level of goods and services in an economy.

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A decline in the overall price level of goods and services in an economy.

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A situation where unemployment rates increase while price levels remain stable.

Question 10

Which of the following actions represents an expansionary fiscal policy?

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Increasing government spending and/or cutting taxes

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Decreasing government spending and/or increasing taxes

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Increasing both government spending and taxes

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Decreasing both government spending and taxes

Question 11

How does fiscal policy affect the overall economic activity in a country?

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By impacting aggregate demand

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By influencing the amount of money in circulation

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By controlling the exchange rate

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By setting prices for goods and services

Question 12

What does Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measure in the context of a country's economic output?

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Total value of goods and services produced domestically

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Total income earned by citizens

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Total consumer spending

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Value of all assets owned by residents

Question 13

Which factor is crucial for calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

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Changes in the prices of goods and services

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Fluctuations in the stock market

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Variations in the value of exports

Question 14

In fiscal policy, which government action is primarily intended to boost aggregate demand and promote economic growth?

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Increasing government spending or cutting taxes

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Raising income taxes

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Reducing government spending

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Lowering interest rates

Question 15

What is the main purpose of the balance of payments in a country's economy?

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To track the flow of goods, services, and money between a country and other countries.

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To control the value of a country's currency.

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To set interest rates at home and abroad.

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To manage investments coming into and leaving a country.

Question 16

Hyperinflation, a severe economic phenomenon, is characterized by:

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A rapid and uncontrolled increase in general price levels, often leading to economic instability and currency devaluation.

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A gradual and sustained rise in general price levels over time, typically associated with economic growth.

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A prolonged period of falling general price levels, resulting in deflation and potential economic stagnation.

Question 17

In international balance of payments, what does a **credit** typically represent?

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An inflow of foreign currency due to exports exceeding imports.

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A decrease in the country's foreign exchange reserves.

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An increase in the nation's foreign debt.

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A rise in domestic interest rates to attract foreign investment.

Question 18

In fiscal policy, what is the main goal of using tax rebates as an economic stimulus?

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Encourage consumer spending and boost economic growth.

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Raise government revenue and lower the budget deficit.

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Reduce inflation by lowering overall demand.

Question 19

In a country's balance of payments, which transaction increases the value of the current account?

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Exporting goods and services

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Importing goods and services

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Receiving foreign direct investment

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Repaying foreign loans

Question 20

In measuring a nation's economic output, which metric is essential?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Unemployment Rate

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Balance of Payments

Question 21

What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Reserve Bank?

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Managing monetary policy

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Printing currency

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Supervising banks

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Advising the President

Question 22

Which of the following is not included in the calculation of aggregate demand?

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Net exports

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Consumption by households

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Investment by businesses

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Government spending

Question 23

Which of the following is a primary objective of fiscal policy?

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Promoting economic growth and stability

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Managing the money supply

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Controlling wages and employment

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a direct component of aggregate expenditure (AE)?

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Exports

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Consumption expenditure

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Investment expenditure

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Government expenditure

Question 25

Inflation, a sustained increase in prices, can have several economic consequences. Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of inflation?

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Increased economic growth

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Reduced purchasing power of money

Question 26

The Phillips curve suggests an inverse relationship between which of the following and inflation?

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Unemployment

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Economic growth

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Government spending

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Interest rates

Question 27

How does technological progress impact macroeconomic development?

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It can create new jobs while displacing others, requiring workers to adjust their skills.

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It always reduces unemployment by creating new jobs.

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It automatically raises wages for all workers.

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It has no effect on overall employment.

Question 28

Which of the following is the primary measure used to gauge the overall performance of an economy?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Unemployment rate

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Inflation rate

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Consumer Confidence Index

Question 29

Which fiscal policy action aims to stimulate economic activity during an economic downturn?

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Increasing government spending

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Raising taxes

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Decreasing interest rates

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Reducing government borrowing

Question 30

Which type of unemployment refers to job loss due to technological advancements or changes in industry demand?

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Structural unemployment

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Cyclical unemployment

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Frictional unemployment

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Seasonal unemployment

Question 31

What is the central objective of monetary policy in most economies?

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Maintaining price stability

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Promoting full employment

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Stimulating economic growth

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Balancing government budgets

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT an instrument used by central banks to implement monetary policy?

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Fiscal policy adjustments

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Open market operations

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Reserve requirements for banks

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Discount rate adjustments

Question 33

Which economic stabilization policy, associated with John Maynard Keynes, involves increasing government spending during an economic recession?

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Keynesian economics

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Monetarist economics

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Supply-side economics

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Neoclassical economics

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic of an economic recession?

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Falling levels of output and employment

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Increasing prices and inflation

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High consumer confidence

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Significant economic growth

Question 35

Examine the causes and effects of the 2008 global financial crisis. Evaluate the effectiveness of government and central bank policy responses.

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Analyze the causes and consequences of the 2008 global financial crisis, and assess the effectiveness of policy responses by governments and central banks.

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Analyze the causes and consequences of the 2008 global financial crisis.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of policy responses by governments and central banks to the 2008 global financial crisis.

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The 2008 global financial crisis had no significant causes or consequences.

Question 36

Inflation is defined as the:

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Continuous increase in the general price level

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Continuous decrease in the general price level

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Sudden increase in the general price level

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Sudden decrease in the general price level

Question 37

Which of the following best measures the number of individuals actively seeking employment?

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Unemployment rate

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Labor force participation rate

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Employment rate

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Inflation rate

Question 38

Expansionary fiscal policy includes:

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Increasing government spending or lowering taxes

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Decreasing government spending or raising taxes

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Maintaining the same level of government spending and taxes

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Reducing interest rates

Question 39

Which of the following factors will cause the aggregate demand curve to shift rightward?

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Increase in consumer optimism

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Decrease in government spending

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Increase in interest rates

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Decrease in the money supply

Question 40

The Phillips curve illustrates an inverse relationship between:

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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 41

Keynesian economics places primary emphasis on:

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Aggregate demand

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Aggregate supply

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Government intervention

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Monetary policy

Question 42

Okun's law establishes a relationship between:

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GDP growth and unemployment

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Unemployment and inflation

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Inflation and interest rates

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GDP growth and government spending

Question 43

Which component is excluded from the direct calculation of aggregate demand?

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Net exports

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Consumption

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 44

How can international factors, such as trade and capital flows, impact the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies?

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Depending on the situation, international factors can either enhance or limit the effectiveness of macroeconomic policy.

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International factors have no influence on macroeconomic policy.

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International factors only affect monetary policy, not fiscal policy.

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT considered a traditional macroeconomic challenge?

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Climate Change

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Inflation

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Unemployment

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Fiscal Deficits

Question 46

How does behavioral economics enhance our understanding of economic agents' decision-making and the efficacy of macroeconomic policies?

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It reveals cognitive biases and heuristics that shape economic decision-making.

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It identifies economic agents with specific behavioral patterns.

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It predicts economic agents' behavior with precision.

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It eliminates cognitive biases and heuristics in economic decision-making.

Question 47

Which measure encompasses all economic activities within a nation's borders?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Gross National Product (GNP)

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Net National Product (NNP)

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Question 48

Select the item that is excluded from the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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Income earned by foreign residents

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Consumer spending

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Government spending

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Investment spending

Question 49

Distinguish between real and nominal GDP. Which one adjusts for the impact of inflation?

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Real GDP adjusts for inflation, while nominal GDP does not.

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Nominal GDP adjusts for inflation, while real GDP does not.

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Both real and nominal GDP adjust for inflation.

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Neither real nor nominal GDP considers inflation.

Question 50

What is the primary purpose of fiscal policy?

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To influence the economy through government spending and taxation

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To control the money supply

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To regulate international trade balances

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To protect consumers from unfair business practices

Question 51

Define the Phillips curve. What economic relationship does it illustrate?

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A graphical depiction of the relationship between inflation and unemployment

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A mathematical formula for predicting economic growth rates

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A model that explains the connection between fiscal policy and GDP

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A theory that describes the equilibrium level of inflation

Question 52

What is the Keynesian multiplier? How is it calculated?

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The ratio of a change in output to a change in autonomous spending

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The ratio of a change in investment to a change in GDP

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The ratio of a change in government spending to a change in consumption

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The ratio of a change in exports to a change in imports

Question 53

In developing countries, what is the MAIN focus of macroeconomic policy?

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Promoting economic growth

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Controlling inflation

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Reducing unemployment

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Maintaining a stable exchange rate

Question 54

How can macroeconomic policy be designed to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability?

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Introduce economic incentives to encourage businesses to adopt environmentally sustainable practices.

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Prioritize economic growth with limited regard for environmental impacts.

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Implement strict environmental regulations without considering their potential economic consequences.

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Substantially increase government spending on environmental protection, regardless of the financial implications.

Question 55

Which fiscal policy measure is most likely to reduce income inequality?

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Increasing government funding for social programs

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Lowering taxes for high-income earners

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Establishing a flat tax system

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Reducing government spending on infrastructure projects

Question 56

A sustained and significant increase in the general price level over time is referred to as:

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Inflation

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Stagflation

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Deflation

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Hyperinflation

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a widely accepted indicator of economic growth?

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Rising unemployment rate

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High consumer confidence

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Low inflation

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Increasing GDP per capita

Question 58

The central bank's primary policy tool used to influence interest rates and control the money supply is known as:

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Monetary policy

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Demand-side policy

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Supply-side policy

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Fiscal policy

Question 59

Which of the following government spending programs is considered an example of an automatic stabilizer?

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Unemployment insurance

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Defense spending

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Infrastructure projects

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Social Security

Question 60

The Phillips curve primarily illustrates the relationship between:

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Unemployment and inflation

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Inflation and interest rates

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GDP and unemployment

Question 61

Which macroeconomic indicator is commonly used to measure the total production of an economy?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Inflation rate

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Unemployment rate

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Government debt

Question 62

What is the primary objective of monetary policy conducted by central banks?

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To manage inflation and interest rates

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To stimulate economic growth

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To increase government spending

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To reduce unemployment

Question 63

Which of the following factors can potentially lead to an increase in the overall price level in an economy?

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Expansionary monetary policy

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Reduced demand

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Higher productivity

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Increased unemployment

Question 64

What is the concept in economics that explains the disproportionate impact of an increase in spending on the overall economic output?

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Keynesian multiplier effect

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Elasticity of demand

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Paradox of thrift