Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between nominal GDP and real GDP?

Accepted Answer

Nominal GDP is measured using current prices, while real GDP is adjusted for inflation using constant prices.

Question 2

Suppose the economy’s aggregate demand increases due to a rise in consumer confidence. According to the aggregate demand and supply model, what is the likely short-run effect on output and the price level?

Accepted Answer

Output increases and the price level increases.

Question 3

If the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is 0.8, what is the value of the spending multiplier?

Accepted Answer

$\frac{1}{1-0.8} = 5$

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a component of GDP using the expenditure approach?

Accepted Answer

Transfer Payments

Question 5

A country experiences a negative supply shock (e.g., a sudden increase in oil prices). What is the most likely short-run macroeconomic outcome?

Accepted Answer

Lower output and higher prices

Question 6

If the required reserve ratio is 10%, what is the maximum potential increase in the money supply from an initial deposit of $1,000?

Accepted Answer

$10,000$

Question 7

Which of the following policies would the central bank use to combat high inflation?

Accepted Answer

Increase the reserve requirement

Question 8

If the unemployment rate is above the natural rate of unemployment, which of the following is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

The economy is experiencing cyclical unemployment.

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why the aggregate demand curve is downward sloping?

Accepted Answer

As the price level falls, the real value of money increases, leading to higher consumption.

Question 10

Suppose the government increases taxes. According to the Keynesian model, what is the likely effect on aggregate demand?

Accepted Answer

Aggregate demand decreases.

Question 11

If the velocity of money ($V$) is 4, the money supply ($M$) is $500$, and nominal GDP ($P 	imes Y$) is $2,000$, which equation correctly represents the quantity theory of money?

Accepted Answer

$M 	imes V = P 	imes Y$

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of structural unemployment?

Accepted Answer

A worker’s skills are no longer needed due to technological change.

Question 13

If the government runs a budget deficit, which of the following is most likely to occur in the loanable funds market?

Accepted Answer

The demand for loanable funds increases, raising interest rates.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes crowding out?

Accepted Answer

Government borrowing increases interest rates, reducing private investment.

Question 15

If the economy is operating above potential output, what is the likely effect on inflation?

Accepted Answer

Inflation will likely increase.

Question 16

Which of the following is a tool of monetary policy?

Accepted Answer

Open market operations

Question 17

Suppose the central bank wants to increase the money supply. Which action should it take?

Accepted Answer

Buy government bonds

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the Phillips Curve in the short run?

Accepted Answer

There is a trade-off between inflation and unemployment.

Question 19

If the economy is in a recessionary gap, which fiscal policy would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Increase government spending

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an automatic stabilizer?

Accepted Answer

Unemployment insurance payments

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