Master Macroeconomics: Key Concepts and Applications

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of economic growth?

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Increased unemployment

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Reduced poverty

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Improved healthcare

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Increased standard of living

Question 2

What is the natural rate of unemployment considered to be?

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The lowest level of unemployment that can be achieved without causing inflation

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The highest level of unemployment that is acceptable

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The average unemployment rate over the past 5 years

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The unemployment rate that includes discouraged workers

Question 3

Which monetary policy tool is used by the Federal Reserve to decrease the money supply?

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Open market operations (selling Treasury securities)

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Reserve requirements

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Discount rate

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Foreign exchange intervention

Question 4

What is the multiplier effect?

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The increase in economic output that results from an initial increase in spending or investment

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The decrease in economic output that results from an initial increase in spending or investment

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The increase in interest rates that results from an initial increase in spending or investment

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The decrease in interest rates that results from an initial increase in spending or investment

Question 5

What does the Phillips curve illustrate?

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The relationship between the unemployment rate and the inflation rate

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The relationship between the interest rate and the inflation rate

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The relationship between the unemployment rate and the GDP growth rate

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The relationship between the interest rate and the GDP growth rate

Question 6

What are the two main categories of inflation?

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Demand-pull inflation and cost-push inflation

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Monetary inflation and fiscal inflation

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Imported inflation and exported inflation

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Hyperinflation and deflation

Question 7

What is a primary goal of Keynesian economics?

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To increase aggregate demand

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To decrease economic output

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To reduce unemployment

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To control inflation

Question 8

Which of the following is a commonly used economic indicator to measure inflation?

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Dow Jones Industrial Average

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Unemployment rate

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Question 9

Which of the following is a type of unemployment that occurs due to technological advancements or changes in consumer preferences?

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Structural unemployment

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Frictional unemployment

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Cyclical unemployment

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Seasonal unemployment

Question 10

The aggregate demand curve:

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Shows the relationship between the price level and the quantity of goods and services demanded

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Shows the relationship between the interest rate and the quantity of money demanded

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Shows the relationship between the exchange rate and the quantity of imports and exports

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Shows the relationship between the unemployment rate and the inflation rate

Question 11

The quantity of money available in an economy is primarily controlled by:

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The central bank

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Commercial banks

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The Treasury Department

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Question 12

The Federal Reserve's dual mandate involves promoting:

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Maximum employment and stable prices

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Economic growth and balanced trade

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Low inflation and high unemployment

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Fiscal responsibility and monetary stability

Question 13

The total value of goods and services produced within a country during a specific period is measured by:

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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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Inflation Rate

Question 14

The rate at which the average price level of goods and services increases over time is known as:

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Inflation rate

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Interest rate

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Unemployment rate

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Exchange rate

Question 15

Which of the following tools can be used by governments to influence economic conditions?

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Both fiscal and monetary policy

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Fiscal policy

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Monetary policy

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Trade policy

Question 16

The percentage of the labor force that is actively seeking work but unable to find it is known as:

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Unemployment rate

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Labor participation rate

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Employment rate

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Natural unemployment rate

Question 17

The difference between an economy's actual output and its potential output is referred to as:

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Output gap

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Inflationary gap

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Fiscal gap

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Trade deficit

Question 18

The study of the behavior of individual economic units, such as households and firms, is known as:

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Microeconomics

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Macroeconomics

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Econometrics

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Economic history

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of macroeconomic policy?

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Balanced trade

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Economic growth

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Price stability

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Full employment

Question 20

The total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders over a specific period is measured by:

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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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Personal income

Question 21

Which monetary policy action would typically lead to a contraction in the money supply?

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Increase the discount rate

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Purchase government bonds

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Decrease reserve requirements

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Conduct open market purchases

Question 22

The relationship between inflation and unemployment is known as the:

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Phillips curve

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Aggregate demand curve

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Laffer curve

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Keynesian cross

Question 23

The Laffer curve illustrates the relationship between:

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Tax rates and tax revenue

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Inflation and economic growth

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Interest rates and investment

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Monetary policy and fiscal policy

Question 24

A potential negative consequence of high inflation is:

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Reduced purchasing power

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Increased consumer confidence

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Improved economic growth

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Stable interest rates

Question 25

Which of the following is not considered a primary objective of macroeconomic policymakers?

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Eliminating the National Debt

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Economic Growth

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Price Stability

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Full Employment

Question 26

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of:

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The total value of goods and services produced domestically in a given period

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The total income earned by residents of a country in a given period

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The total value of exports minus the value of imports in a given period

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The total government spending in a given period

Question 27

Fiscal policy primarily involves:

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Government spending and taxation

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Central bank interest rate setting

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International trade agreements

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Minimum wage legislation

Question 28

A recession is technically defined as:

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Two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth

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A period of above-average unemployment

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A period of high inflation

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A period of falling stock prices

Question 29

The Phillips Curve demonstrates:

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An inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation

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A direct relationship between economic growth and inflation

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An inverse relationship between interest rates and inflation

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A direct relationship between government spending and inflation

Question 30

Stagflation occurs when:

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Inflation and unemployment are both unusually high

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Inflation and economic growth are both unusually high

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Unemployment and economic growth are both unusually low

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Inflation and interest rates are both unusually high

Question 31

Keynesian economics places emphasis on:

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Government intervention to stimulate demand during economic downturns

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Free market forces to regulate the economy

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Monetary policy as the primary tool for managing the economy

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Balanced budgets as a top priority

Question 32

Which of the following is a potential benefit of free trade?

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Increased consumer choice and lower prices

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Protection of domestic industries and jobs

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Government control over imports and exports

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Reduced environmental impact

Question 33

The Federal Reserve System is primarily responsible for:

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Setting monetary policy and regulating banks

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Collecting taxes and managing government spending

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Enforcing antitrust laws and promoting competition

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Providing health insurance and social security benefits

Question 34

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of:

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The total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period of time

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The total income earned by individuals and businesses in a country in a given period of time

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The total amount of money circulating in a country in a given period of time

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The total number of jobs created in a country in a given period of time

Question 35

What is the potential relationship between economic growth and unemployment?

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Economic growth can lead to either lower or higher unemployment depending on other factors.

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Economic growth always leads to lower unemployment.

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Economic growth always leads to higher unemployment.

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There is no consistent relationship between economic growth and unemployment.

Question 36

What is the relationship between the aggregate supply curve and the aggregate demand curve in determining the overall level of economic activity?

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The intersection of the curves determines the price level and quantity of output produced in the economy.

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The slope of the aggregate demand curve determines the overall level of economic activity.

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The shift of the aggregate supply curve determines the long-run potential of the economy.

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The intersection of the curves has no real-world significance.

Question 37

Which of the following is **not** a key macroeconomic goal?

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Balanced budget

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Economic growth

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Price stability

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Low unemployment

Question 38

The gross domestic product (GDP) measures the total value of:

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Final goods and services produced in an economy in a year

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Intermediate goods and services used in production in a year

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Total income earned by households in an economy in a year

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Total wealth accumulated by individuals in an economy in a year

Question 39

Which of the following is **not** a component of aggregate demand?

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Personal saving

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Consumption

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 40

The Phillips Curve shows the 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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Interest rates and inflation

Question 41

Fiscal policy is used to influence the economy through:

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Government spending and taxes

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Monetary policy

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Exchange rate policy

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Trade policy

Question 42

Which of the following is **not** a tool of monetary policy?

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Fiscal spending

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Open market operations

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Reserve requirements

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Discount rate

Question 43

A recession is defined as a period of:

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Negative economic growth for two consecutive quarters

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High unemployment

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Low inflation

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Financial crisis

Question 44

The unemployment rate measures:

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The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed

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The number of people who have lost their jobs

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The duration of unemployment

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The reasons for unemployment

Question 45

Which of the following is **not** a measure of price stability?

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Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Producer Price Index (PPI)

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Core inflation

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a key macroeconomic goal?

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Environmental sustainability

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Economic growth

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Price stability

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Full employment

Question 47

What is the impact of inflation on the real value of money?

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Inflation decreases the real value of money

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Inflation increases the real value of money

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Inflation has no impact on the real value of money

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The impact of inflation on the real value of money depends on the rate of inflation

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of a demand-pull factor that can cause inflation?

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An increase in government spending

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A decrease in the money supply

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An increase in productivity

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A decrease in the price of oil

Question 49

What is the primary responsibility of the central bank in most economies?

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To control the money supply and interest rates

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To set fiscal policy

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To regulate the stock market

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To provide social welfare programs

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a primary macroeconomic goal?

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Deficit reduction

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Economic growth

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Price stability

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Full employment

Question 51

Which of the following is a comprehensive measure of the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders over a specific period?

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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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Interest Rates

Question 52

What is the key distinction between real GDP and nominal GDP?

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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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They are synonymous measures.

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Real GDP considers the value of goods and services in the current year, while nominal GDP uses the base year as a reference.

Question 53

The Phillips Curve illustrates the relationship between:

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Unemployment and inflation

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Interest rates and inflation

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Economic growth and unemployment

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Government spending and tax revenues