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Question #1

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the neoclassical view?

A wages are maintained at original equilibrium

B increasing price levels will increase the unemployment rate

C flexibility of wages and prices over time

D wages and real GDP are sticky over time

Question #2

The Keynesian view of economics assumes that:

A wages are sticky.

B economic output is primarily determined by aggregate supply.

C the Keynesian Phillips curve is vertical.

D the economy must focus is on long-term growth.

Question #3

In the neoclassical version of the AD/AS model, which of the following should you use to represent the AS curve?

A an upward sloping curve with a vertical top

B the AS curve shifting as potential GDP expands

C a vertical line drawn at the level of potential GDP

D the AS curve shifting as productivity increases

Question #4

Suppose that a rise in business confidence has led to more investment in the economy and higher levels of output. In the short-run Keynesian analysis, the rise in aggregate demand will:

A cause government to lower taxes.

B cause government to increase spending.

C exports will drop.

D lower unemployment.

Question #5

At a macroeconomic level, the theory of rational expectations points out that if the ______________________ is vertical over time, then people should rationally expect this pattern.

A Phillips curve

B aggregate demand curve

C aggregate supply curve

D GDP

Question #6

Using a neoclassical model, what will the level of cyclical unemployment be when an economy is producing at potential GDP?

A zero

B never 0%

C 1% – 3%

D 3% – 5%

Question #7

The theory of _____________________ holds that people will use all information available to them to form the most accurate possible expectations about the future.

A Neoclassical economics

B adaptive expectations

C rational expectations

D Keynesian economics

Question #8

The neoclassical perspective on macroeconomics emphasizes that in the long run, the economy seems to rebound back to its _____________ and its ____________________.

A potential GDP; natural rate of unemployment

B natural level of output; cyclical unemployment rate

C real GDP; natural rate of unemployment

D long term growth; cyclical unemployment

Question #9

Suppose that out of the original 100 of government spending, 33 will be recycled back into purchases of domestically produced goods and services in the second round and 10.89 is spent in the third round. Following this multiplier effect, what will the value of the total aggregate expenditures be after the fourth round in the cycle is completed?

A 147.48

B 144.41

C 141.70

D 147.62

Question #10

If a Phillips curve shows that unemployment is high and inflation is low in the economy, then that economy:

A is producing at its potential GDP.

B is producing at a point where output is less than potential GDP.

C is producing at a point where output is more than potential GDP.

D is producing at its equilibrium point.

Question #11

If markets throughout the global economy all have flexible and continually adjusting prices, then:

A each economy will always head for its natural rate of unemployment.

B each economy must shift in aggregate demand and create additional employment.

C all market-oriented economies will implement coordinated wage reductions.

D all changes in prices and wages will create additional employment.

Question #12

Keynesian economics focuses on explaining why recessions and depressions occur, as well as offering a ______________________ for minimizing their effects.

A pricing strategy

B set of menu costs

C policy prescription

D macro-economic model

Question #13

If a Phillip curve shows that unemployment is low and inflation is high in the economy, then that economy:

A is producing at its equilibrium point.

B is producing at a point where output is less than potential GDP.

C is producing at a point where output is more than potential GDP.

D is producing at its potential GDP.

Question #14

Consumption, investment, government spending, exports, and imports are:

A all complementary elements of a market-orientated economy.

B some of the building blocks of Keynesian analysis.

C some of the opposing elements found in a market-orientated economy.

D all components of aggregate demand.

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