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Say's law asserts that
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supply creates its own demand.
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Suppose that the value of the US $ yesterday was $1 = 4 euros. Today the exchange rate changed such that $1 = 5 euros. One can say the
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US $ appreciated.
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An appreciation of the US $ should result in
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a lower price level but the impact on the level of real GDP depends on the magnitude of the shifts in the aggregate demand and short-run aggregate supply curves.
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In modern Keynesian analysis, a decrease in aggregate demand will result in
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a decrease in both the price level and output.
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The short-run Keynesian aggregate supply curve is
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horizontal
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Inflation in an economy implies that
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the average price level has increased over a stated period of time.
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Cost-push inflation arises due to
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a decrease in the short-run aggregate supply curve.
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Which of the following would create cost-push inflation?
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An increase in wages paid to workers.
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Which of the following will increase both the short-run and long-run aggregate supply curves?
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Younger workers in the labor force receive better and more training than their predecessors.
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Which of the following is true concerning shifts of the long-run aggregate supply curve?
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An increase in the long-run aggregate supply curve is depicted as a rightward shift and an increase in real GDP.
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Suppose that the value of the US dollar ($) yesterday was $1 = 4 euros. Today the exchange rate changed such that $1 = 3 euros.
Given that the US dollar has depreciated, the aggregate demand in the United States should
Given that the US dollar has depreciated, the aggregate demand in the United States should
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shift to the right.
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Given that the US dollar has depreciated the short-run aggregate supply in the United States should
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shift to the left.
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Suppose that the value of the US dollar ($) yesterday was $1 = 4 euros. Today the exchange rate changed such that $1 = 6 euros.
Given that the US $ has appreciated, the aggregate demand in the United States should
Given that the US $ has appreciated, the aggregate demand in the United States should
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shift to the left.
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Given that the US $ has appreciated, the short-run aggregate supply in the United States should
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shift to the right.
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Modern Keynesian analysis assumes that the short-run aggregate supply curve is
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upward sloping
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A short-lived change in production input prices will
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shift SRAS but not LRAS.
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Refer to the economy shown in the graph to the right. Suppose that there is an increase in oil prices.
The short-run effect of this change on the economy is
The short-run effect of this change on the economy is
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a leftward shift of the SRAS curve, and cost-push inflation.
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When aggregate demand decreases in the classical model of the short-run aggregate supply curve,
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price decreases and real GDP is unchanged.
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Classical economists thought that
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price, wage, and interest rate flexibility can quickly cure any tendencies for a recession.
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The Modern Keynesian short-run aggregate supply curve is best described by which of the following statements?
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It is very flat at low levels of real GDP; increases slightly as real GDP grows; and becomes very steep as real GDP surpasses full employment.
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A stronger dollar contributes to inflation.
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false
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As the dollar becomes stronger in international foreign exchange markets, the short-run aggregate supply curve will shift to the ________ and the aggregate demand curve will shift to the ________.
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right; left
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Cost-push inflation is caused by persistent
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decreases in short-run aggregate supply.
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In the modern Keynesian Model the short-run aggregate curve slopes upward. How does this model explain the reason behind this upward sloping curve when it only addresses labor input?
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The workers are switched from uncounted production to counted production, thus enabling the firm to expand output as the price level expands.
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Which of the following is the best example of uncounted production?
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An employee recalibrating a machine to maintain production within satisfactory tolerance levels for machine parts.
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According to the classical economists,
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the interest rate will ensure that the amount households plan to save will equal the amount businesses desire to invest.
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Persistent inflation arises due to
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the aggregate demand curve increasing by a larger proportion than the long-run aggregate supply curve.
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Which of the following statements best characterizes demand-pull and cost-push inflation?
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Both are short run types of inflation.
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Suppose that the rental rate of machinery decreased temporarily. The result of this would be best described by
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an increase in the short-run aggregate supply curve only.
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According to the classical model, if an excess quantity of labor is supplied at a particular wage level, full employment will be maintained because
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wages will fall rapidly to permit businesses to continue hiring everyone who wants to work.
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Which of the following will occur when aggregate supply remains stable but aggregate demand increases in the short run?
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An inflationary gap is created.
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Suppose that an economy is currently in a long run equilibrium where SRAS = LRAS = AD.
If there is a decrease in the money supply, which of the following is the best description of the outcome in the economy?
If there is a decrease in the money supply, which of the following is the best description of the outcome in the economy?
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Aggregate demand decreases.
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Suppose that an economy is currently in a long run equilibrium where SRAS = LRAS = AD. Given that there is a decrease in the money supply, the new short run position of the economy finds itself in is termed
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a recessionary gap.
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According to Keynes, when there is excess capacity in an economy, the equilibrium level of real GDP per year is determined by
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aggregate demand.
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According to the classical model, if the economy starts at full employment an increase in aggregate demand will cause all of the following to occur except
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a decrease in wage rates.
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The level of employment in an economy determines its real GDP.
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true
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If an excess quantity of labor is supplied at a particular wage level, the wage level
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must be above equilibrium.
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The model of long-run equilibrium
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is the same as the Classical Model.
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Changes in factors of production that influence economic growth will
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shift SRAS and LRAS.
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An economy is currently in a long run equilibrium where SRAS = LRAS = AD. Suppose that there is an increase in the money supply, which of the following is the best explanation of the outcome?
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Aggregate demand increases.
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Given that the economy is currently in a long run equilibrium where SRAS = LRAS = AD there is an increase in the money supply the economy would then experience
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an inflationary gap.
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According to classical economists, aggregate demand primarily determines
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the price level.
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Which of the following is a possible explanation for sticky prices?
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Labor contracts cause wages to be fixed over the contract period.
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One of the main conclusions of Say's Law was that
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if people supply goods in order to then demand goods, there can be no overproduction in a market economy and full employment will be the normal state of affairs.
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Which of the following best exemplifies Say's Law?
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The production of a $4000 plasma TV set creates demand for other goods and services valued at $4000.
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Say's Law fits best in the ________since this philosophy placed great importance on _____________to determine the ___________
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Classical Theory; aggregate supply; level of output
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In the Classical Model, an increase in aggregate demand will result in
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an increase in the price level and no change in output.