Exam 30: IS-MP Analysis: Interest Rates and Output

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Refer to the table shown here. What is the level of aggregate expenditure in the economy? Consumption \ 4.21 trillion Investment \ 3.35 trillion Government spending \ 4.20 trillion Exports \ 2.15 trillion Imports \ 2.75 trillion

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Explain the slope of the IS curve.

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From March 2018 to September 2019, Turkey's consumer confidence index fell from 99.1 to 94.2. How would such a change impact the IS curve in Turkey?

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If government spending rises by $40 billion and GDP rises by $80 billion, then the multiplier in the economy is:

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Which of the following shows the correct effect on the IS curve of a decrease in personal income tax rates? Which of the following shows the correct effect on the IS curve of a decrease in personal income tax rates?

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If potential GDP is $26.5 trillion and actual GDP is $27.49 trillion, the output gap is:

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For each of the following cases, draw the IS-MP framework to show how each of the factors affects the economy. (a) Forecasts of political unrest make managers wary of new investments. (b) A large trading partner country experiences a recession. (c) Fears of impending recession affect consumption.

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If the U.S. government lowers personal income tax rates:

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Explain how each of the following changes affects the output gap in an economy. (a) The stock market experiences a boom, which boosts wealth. (b) The government introduces a new investment tax credit. (c) Consumer pessimism rises.

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If government expenditure rises by $40 billion and the multiplier in the economy is 2.5, then real GDP_____, and the IS curve shifts to the_____.

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Refer to the table shown here. What is the level of aggregate expenditure in the economy? Consumption \1 36 billion Investment \ 108 billion Government spending \ 79 billion Exports \ 52 billion Imports \ 47.8 billion

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Suppose that with a real interest rate of 3%, no output gap exists in the economy. If the real interest rate is below 3%, the economic forecast predicts:

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The Ugandan shilling depreciates. How does this affect the IS curve in Uganda?

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Which of the following changes could create a more negative output gap in an economy? (i) The United States places additional tariffs on imports. (ii) Foreign countries place tariffs on U.S. exports. (iii) There is a reduction in availability of money or credit from banks and lenders. (iv) Consumer pessimism increases.

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Lower interest rates cause the U.S. dollar to:

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After the inflationary period of 1979, Paul Volcker, chair of the Federal Reserve, raised real interest rates sharply. Which of the following shows the correct effect on the IS curve? After the inflationary period of 1979, Paul Volcker, chair of the Federal Reserve, raised real interest rates sharply. Which of the following shows the correct effect on the IS curve?

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The IS curve is constructed by:

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Suppose the U.S. dollar appreciates. Which of the following figures shows the correct effect on the IS curve?

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Consumption is $1.2 trillion, government expenditure is $0.75 trillion, investment is $0.8 trillion, and net exports amount to $0.4 trillion. What is aggregate expenditure in this economy?

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How do interest rates affect consumption in the economy?

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