Question 1

All other things unchanged, an increase in exports relative to imports will

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A) cause a movement upward along a given aggregate demand curve. 
B) cause a movement downward along a given aggregate demand curve. 
C) shift the aggregate demand curve to the right. 
D) shift the aggregate demand curve to the left. 
A) cause a movement upward along a given aggregate demand curve. 
B) cause a movement downward along a given aggregate demand curve. 
C) shift the aggregate demand curve to the right. 
D) shift the aggregate demand curve to the left.

Question 2

In the long run, real output can be less than, equal to, or greater than the economy's potential output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Use the following to answer questions 
Exhibit: Long-run Equilibrium  
-(Exhibit: Long-run Equilibrium)
Changes in aggregate demand from AD1 to either AD2 or AD3

Accepted Answer

A) will change nominal GDP but will not change real GDP in the long run. 
B) will change real GDP but will not change nominal GDP in the long run. 
C) will change the potential level of real GDP. 
D) will change the price level and real GDP. 
A) will change nominal GDP but will not change real GDP in the long run. 
B) will change real GDP but will not change nominal GDP in the long run. 
C) will change the potential level of real GDP. 
D) will change the price level and real GDP.

Question 4

Suppose the price of an important natural resource such as oil falls.What will be the effect on the short-run aggregate supply curve?

Accepted Answer

A) There will be movement to the left, along the aggregate supply curve. 
B) The aggregate supply curve will shift to the left. 
C) There will be movement to the right, along the aggregate supply curve. 
D) The aggregate supply curve will shift to the right. 
A) There will be movement to the left, along the aggregate supply curve. 
B) The aggregate supply curve will shift to the left. 
C) There will be movement to the right, along the aggregate supply curve. 
D) The aggregate supply curve will shift to the right.

Question 5

Which of the following will not cause a change in aggregate demand?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in consumer wealth 
B) An increase in the amount of investment demanded by firms at each price level 
C) An increase in an economy's price level 
D) An increase in the price level of a foreign economy 
A) An increase in consumer wealth 
B) An increase in the amount of investment demanded by firms at each price level 
C) An increase in an economy's price level 
D) An increase in the price level of a foreign economy

Question 6

In the long run, a decrease in aggregate demand, all other things unchanged, will cause the price level to

Accepted Answer

A) increase and potential output to increase. 
B) decrease and potential output to decrease. 
C) increase and potential output to remain stable. 
D) decrease and potential output to remain stable. 
A) increase and potential output to increase. 
B) decrease and potential output to decrease. 
C) increase and potential output to remain stable. 
D) decrease and potential output to remain stable.

Question 7

Taking no action and allowing an economy to adjust by itself is called a nonintervention policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An increase in aggregate demand, all other things unchanged, in the long run will generate

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in potential output and no change in the price level. 
B) a decrease in potential output and no change in the price level. 
C) no change in potential output and an increase in the price level. 
D) no change in potential output and a decrease in the price level. 
A) an increase in potential output and no change in the price level. 
B) a decrease in potential output and no change in the price level. 
C) no change in potential output and an increase in the price level. 
D) no change in potential output and a decrease in the price level.

Question 9

Suppose the economy is initially in long-run equilibrium.Which of the following events leads to an increase in the price level and a decrease in real GDP in the short run?

Accepted Answer

A) A decrease in health insurance premiums paid by firms raises the cost of employing labor 
B) An increase in government transfer payments 
C) An increase in the cost of a key input such as oil 
D) A sharp fall in stock market prices 
A) A decrease in health insurance premiums paid by firms raises the cost of employing labor 
B) An increase in government transfer payments 
C) An increase in the cost of a key input such as oil 
D) A sharp fall in stock market prices

Question 10

Use the following to answer questions 
Exhibit: Aggregate Demand  
-(Exhibit: Aggregate Demand)
What could have caused a movement from point D to point A?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in the economy's general price level 
B) A decrease in investment demand due to lower expected sales 
C) A decrease in capital gains taxes 
D) An increase in money supply that lowers interest rate 
A) An increase in the economy's general price level 
B) A decrease in investment demand due to lower expected sales 
C) A decrease in capital gains taxes 
D) An increase in money supply that lowers interest rate

Question 11

Which of the following is a source of wage stickiness?
I.fixed wage contracts
II.minimum wage laws
III.workers and firms want to avoid complexity of negotiating contracts frequently

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) I and II only 
C) I and III only 
D) I, II, and III 
A) I only 
B) I and II only 
C) I and III only 
D) I, II, and III

Question 12

All the following explain price stickiness except

Accepted Answer

A) firms choose not to adjust prices until they can assess if changes in sales are temporary or permanent. 
B) the more firms produce, the lower the average cost of production.Therefore, firms are willing to not raise prices as long as they can sell more. 
C) firms may be concerned that consumers may be angered by price increases. 
D) firms may be concerned that their rivals may not match their price increases. 
A) firms choose not to adjust prices until they can assess if changes in sales are temporary or permanent. 
B) the more firms produce, the lower the average cost of production.Therefore, firms are willing to not raise prices as long as they can sell more. 
C) firms may be concerned that consumers may be angered by price increases. 
D) firms may be concerned that their rivals may not match their price increases.

Question 13

A graph that depicts the relationship between the total quantity of goods and services demanded and the price level is the

Accepted Answer

A) aggregate demand curve. 
B) average price level. 
C) circular flow model. 
D) GDP curve. 
A) aggregate demand curve. 
B) average price level. 
C) circular flow model. 
D) GDP curve.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of the economy in the long run? In the long run,
I.real GDP eventually moves to potential output because all wages and prices are assumed to be flexible.
II.the economy can achieve its natural level of employment and potential output at any price level.
III.there is no cyclical unemployment.

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) I and II only 
C) I and III only 
D) I, II, and III 
A) I only 
B) I and II only 
C) I and III only 
D) I, II, and III

Question 15

An increase in the prices of natural resources will lead to a decrease in short-run aggregate supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What happens in the domestic economy when there is an increase in foreign prices, all other things unchanged?

Accepted Answer

A) Net exports and aggregate demand fall. 
B) Net exports fall and aggregate demand increases. 
C) Net exports and aggregate demand increase. 
D) Net exports rise and aggregate demand falls. 
A) Net exports and aggregate demand fall. 
B) Net exports fall and aggregate demand increases. 
C) Net exports and aggregate demand increase. 
D) Net exports rise and aggregate demand falls.

Question 17

What is the difference between a change in aggregate demand and a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded?

Accepted Answer

A) A change in aggregate demand is represented by a movement along the aggregate demand curve in response to a price change while a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded is represented by a shift of the aggregate supply curve in response to a change in a component of aggregate demand. 
B) A change in aggregate demand is represented by a shift of the aggregate demand curve in response to a change in the actual price level while a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded is represented by a movement along the aggregate demand curve in response to a change in the expected price level. 
C) A change in aggregate demand is represented by a shift of the aggregate demand curve in response to a change in a component of aggregate demand while a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded is represented by a movement along the aggregate demand curve in response to a change in the price level. 
D) There is no difference between the two terms. 
A) A change in aggregate demand is represented by a movement along the aggregate demand curve in response to a price change while a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded is represented by a shift of the aggregate supply curve in response to a change in a component of aggregate demand. 
B) A change in aggregate demand is represented by a shift of the aggregate demand curve in response to a change in the actual price level while a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded is represented by a movement along the aggregate demand curve in response to a change in the expected price level. 
C) A change in aggregate demand is represented by a shift of the aggregate demand curve in response to a change in a component of aggregate demand while a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded is represented by a movement along the aggregate demand curve in response to a change in the price level. 
D) There is no difference between the two terms.

Question 18

Use the following to answer questions 
Exhibit: Short-run Aggregate Supply  
-(Exhibit: Short-run Aggregate Supply)
Suppose that the economy is in long-run equilibrium at point A.Now suppose net exports increase.As a result of this,

Accepted Answer

A) real GDP is temporarily above potential output. 
B) the economy's potential output increases to Y2. 
C) the economy moves to a new long-run equilibrium at point B. 
D) there is some cyclical unemployment. 
A) real GDP is temporarily above potential output. 
B) the economy's potential output increases to Y2. 
C) the economy moves to a new long-run equilibrium at point B. 
D) there is some cyclical unemployment.

Question 19

During the recession of 2001, the leftward shifts in aggregate demand and aggregate supply that occurred at that time necessarily reduced

Accepted Answer

A) real GDP only. 
B) the price level only. 
C) real GDP and the price level. 
D) potential output. 
A) real GDP only. 
B) the price level only. 
C) real GDP and the price level. 
D) potential output.

Question 20

The short run in macroeconomics is a period in which wages and some other prices are sticky.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All other things unchanged, an increase in exports relative to imports will

In the long run, real output can be less than, equal to, or greater than the economy's potential output.

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: Long-run Equilibrium -(Exhibit: Long-run Equilibrium) Changes in aggregate demand from AD₁ to either AD₂ or AD₃

Suppose the price of an important natural resource such as oil falls.What will be the effect on the short-run aggregate supply curve?

Which of the following will not cause a change in aggregate demand?

In the long run, a decrease in aggregate demand, all other things unchanged, will cause the price level to

Taking no action and allowing an economy to adjust by itself is called a nonintervention policy.

An increase in aggregate demand, all other things unchanged, in the long run will generate

Suppose the economy is initially in long-run equilibrium.Which of the following events leads to an increase in the price level and a decrease in real GDP in the short run?

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: Aggregate Demand -(Exhibit: Aggregate Demand) What could have caused a movement from point D to point A?

Which of the following is a source of wage stickiness? I.fixed wage contracts II.minimum wage laws III.workers and firms want to avoid complexity of negotiating contracts frequently

All the following explain price stickiness except

A graph that depicts the relationship between the total quantity of goods and services demanded and the price level is the

An increase in the prices of natural resources will lead to a decrease in short-run aggregate supply.

What happens in the domestic economy when there is an increase in foreign prices, all other things unchanged?

What is the difference between a change in aggregate demand and a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded?

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: Short-run Aggregate Supply -(Exhibit: Short-run Aggregate Supply) Suppose that the economy is in long-run equilibrium at point A.Now suppose net exports increase.As a result of this,

During the recession of 2001, the leftward shifts in aggregate demand and aggregate supply that occurred at that time necessarily reduced

The short run in macroeconomics is a period in which wages and some other prices are sticky.

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All other things unchanged, an increase in exports relative to imports will

In the long run, real output can be less than, equal to, or greater than the economy's potential output.

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: Long-run Equilibrium -(Exhibit: Long-run Equilibrium) Changes in aggregate demand from AD1 to either AD2 or AD3

Suppose the price of an important natural resource such as oil falls.What will be the effect on the short-run aggregate supply curve?

Which of the following will not cause a change in aggregate demand?

In the long run, a decrease in aggregate demand, all other things unchanged, will cause the price level to

Taking no action and allowing an economy to adjust by itself is called a nonintervention policy.

An increase in aggregate demand, all other things unchanged, in the long run will generate

Suppose the economy is initially in long-run equilibrium.Which of the following events leads to an increase in the price level and a decrease in real GDP in the short run?

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: Aggregate Demand -(Exhibit: Aggregate Demand) What could have caused a movement from point D to point A?

Which of the following is a source of wage stickiness? I.fixed wage contracts II.minimum wage laws III.workers and firms want to avoid complexity of negotiating contracts frequently

All the following explain price stickiness except

A graph that depicts the relationship between the total quantity of goods and services demanded and the price level is the

An increase in the prices of natural resources will lead to a decrease in short-run aggregate supply.

What happens in the domestic economy when there is an increase in foreign prices, all other things unchanged?

What is the difference between a change in aggregate demand and a change in aggregate quantity of real GDP demanded?

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: Short-run Aggregate Supply -(Exhibit: Short-run Aggregate Supply) Suppose that the economy is in long-run equilibrium at point A.Now suppose net exports increase.As a result of this,

During the recession of 2001, the leftward shifts in aggregate demand and aggregate supply that occurred at that time necessarily reduced

The short run in macroeconomics is a period in which wages and some other prices are sticky.

Economics: the Study of Choice

Confronting Scarcity: Choices in Production

Demand and Supply

Applications of Supply and Demand

Macroeconomics: the Big Picture

Measuring Total Output and Income

Economic Growth

The Nature and Creation of Money

Financial Markets and the Economy

Monetary Policy and the Fed

Government and Fiscal Policy

Consumption and the Aggregate Expenditures Model

Investment and Economic Activity

Net Exports and International Finance

Inflation and Unemployment

A Brief History of Macroeconomic Thought and Policy

Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination

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Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: Long-run Equilibrium -(Exhibit: Long-run Equilibrium) Changes in aggregate demand from AD₁ to either AD₂ or AD₃