Question 1

When the Fed increases the money supply, we expect

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A)  interest rates and stock prices to rise. 
B)  interest rates and stock prices to fall. 
C)  interest rates to rise and stock prices to fall. 
D)  interest rates to fall and stock prices to rise. 
A)  interest rates and stock prices to rise. 
B)  interest rates and stock prices to fall. 
C)  interest rates to rise and stock prices to fall. 
D)  interest rates to fall and stock prices to rise.

Question 2

According to John Maynard Keynes,

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A)  the demand for money in a country is determined entirely by that nation's central bank. 
B)  the supply of money in a country is determined by the overall wealth of the citizens of that country. 
C)  the interest rate adjusts to balance the supply of, and demand for, money. 
D)  the interest rate adjusts to balance the supply of, and demand for, goods and services. 
A)  the demand for money in a country is determined entirely by that nation's central bank. 
B)  the supply of money in a country is determined by the overall wealth of the citizens of that country. 
C)  the interest rate adjusts to balance the supply of, and demand for, money. 
D)  the interest rate adjusts to balance the supply of, and demand for, goods and services.

Question 3

Government expenditures on capital goods such as roads could increase aggregate supply. Such effects on aggregate supply are likely to matter more in the short run than in the long run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The interest-rate effect is partially explained by the fact that a higher price level reduces money demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following reduces the interest rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in government expenditures and an increase in the money supply 
B)  an increase in government expenditures and a decrease in the money supply 
C)  a decrease in government expenditures and an increase in the money supply 
D)  a decrease in government expenditures and a decrease in the money supply 
A)  an increase in government expenditures and an increase in the money supply 
B)  an increase in government expenditures and a decrease in the money supply 
C)  a decrease in government expenditures and an increase in the money supply 
D)  a decrease in government expenditures and a decrease in the money supply

Question 6

Which of the following tends to make the size of a shift in aggregate demand resulting from an increase in government purchases smaller than it otherwise would be?

Accepted Answer

A)  the multiplier effect 
B)  the crowding-out effect 
C)  the accelerator effect 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  the multiplier effect 
B)  the crowding-out effect 
C)  the accelerator effect 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 7

Critics of stabilization policy argue that

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A)  there is a lag between the time policy is passed and the time policy has an impact on the economy. 
B)  the impact of policy may last longer than the problem it was designed to offset. 
C)  policy can be a source of, instead of a cure for, economic fluctuations. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  there is a lag between the time policy is passed and the time policy has an impact on the economy. 
B)  the impact of policy may last longer than the problem it was designed to offset. 
C)  policy can be a source of, instead of a cure for, economic fluctuations. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 8

A 2009 article in The Economist noted that some studies have provided evidence indicating that multipliers are

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A)  smaller in closed economies than in open economies. 
B)  larger in closed economies than in open economies. 
C)  smaller in capitalist economies than in socialist economies. 
D)  larger in capitalist economies than in socialist economies. 
A)  smaller in closed economies than in open economies. 
B)  larger in closed economies than in open economies. 
C)  smaller in capitalist economies than in socialist economies. 
D)  larger in capitalist economies than in socialist economies.

Question 9

An increase in government spending

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A)  increases the interest rate and so investment spending increases. 
B)  increases the interest rate and so investment spending decreases. 
C)  decreases the interest rate and so increases investment spending increases. 
D)  decreases the interest rate and so investment spending decreases. 
A)  increases the interest rate and so investment spending increases. 
B)  increases the interest rate and so investment spending decreases. 
C)  decreases the interest rate and so increases investment spending increases. 
D)  decreases the interest rate and so investment spending decreases.

Question 10

When the interest rate increases, the opportunity cost of holding money

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A)  increases, so the quantity of money demanded increases. 
B)  increases, so the quantity of money demanded decreases. 
C)  decreases, so the quantity of money demanded increases. 
D)  decreases, so the quantity of money demanded decreases. 
A)  increases, so the quantity of money demanded increases. 
B)  increases, so the quantity of money demanded decreases. 
C)  decreases, so the quantity of money demanded increases. 
D)  decreases, so the quantity of money demanded decreases.

Question 11

Critics of stabilization policy argue that

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A)  policy affects aggregate demand quickly, but the effects on aggregate demand are long-lived. 
B)  policy affects aggregate demand with a lag, and the effects on aggregate demand are long-lived. 
C)  policy affects aggregate demand with a lag, but the effects are short-lived. 
D)  policy does not affect aggregate demand. 
A)  policy affects aggregate demand quickly, but the effects on aggregate demand are long-lived. 
B)  policy affects aggregate demand with a lag, and the effects on aggregate demand are long-lived. 
C)  policy affects aggregate demand with a lag, but the effects are short-lived. 
D)  policy does not affect aggregate demand.

Question 12

Economists who are skeptical about the relevance of "liquidity traps" argue that ss

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A)  a central bank continues to have tools to stimulate the economy, even after its interest rate target hits its lower bound of zero. 
B)  a central bank continues to have the option of committing itself to future monetary contraction, even after its interest rate target hits its lower bound of zero. 
C)  a central bank can greatly reduce the likelihood of a liquidity trap by setting the target rate of inflation at zero. 
D)  while the concept of a liquidity trap is theoretically possible, nothing resembling a liquidity trap ever has been observed in the real world. 
A)  a central bank continues to have tools to stimulate the economy, even after its interest rate target hits its lower bound of zero. 
B)  a central bank continues to have the option of committing itself to future monetary contraction, even after its interest rate target hits its lower bound of zero. 
C)  a central bank can greatly reduce the likelihood of a liquidity trap by setting the target rate of inflation at zero. 
D)  while the concept of a liquidity trap is theoretically possible, nothing resembling a liquidity trap ever has been observed in the real world.

Question 13

Suppose there were a large decline in net exports. If the Fed wanted to stabilize output, it could

Accepted Answer

A)  buy bonds to raise interest rates. 
B)  buy bonds to lower interest rates. 
C)  sell bonds to raise interest rates. 
D)  sell bonds to lower interest rates. 
A)  buy bonds to raise interest rates. 
B)  buy bonds to lower interest rates. 
C)  sell bonds to raise interest rates. 
D)  sell bonds to lower interest rates.

Question 14

Changes in the interest rate bring the money market into equilibrium according to

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A)  both liquidity preference theory and classical theory. 
B)  neither liquidity preference theory nor classical theory. 
C)  liquidity preference theory, but not classical theory. 
D)  classical theory, but not liquidity preference theory. 
A)  both liquidity preference theory and classical theory. 
B)  neither liquidity preference theory nor classical theory. 
C)  liquidity preference theory, but not classical theory. 
D)  classical theory, but not liquidity preference theory.

Question 15

The theory of liquidity preference is largely at odds with the basic ideas of supply and demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An essential piece of the liquidity preference theory is the demand for money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most economists believe that a cut in tax rates

Accepted Answer

A)  would generally increase government tax revenue. 
B)  would have no effect on aggregate demand. 
C)  has a relatively small effect on the aggregate-supply curve. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  would generally increase government tax revenue. 
B)  would have no effect on aggregate demand. 
C)  has a relatively small effect on the aggregate-supply curve. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 18

To stabilize interest rates, the Federal Reserve will respond to an increase in money demand by

Accepted Answer

A)  buying government bonds, which decreases the supply of money. 
B)  selling government bonds, which increases the supply of money. 
C)  buying government bonds, which increases the supply of money. 
D)  selling government bonds, which decreases the supply of money. 
A)  buying government bonds, which decreases the supply of money. 
B)  selling government bonds, which increases the supply of money. 
C)  buying government bonds, which increases the supply of money. 
D)  selling government bonds, which decreases the supply of money.

Question 19

The process of the investment accelerator involves

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A)  positive feedback from aggregate demand to investment. 
B)  negative feedback from aggregate demand to investment. 
C)  positive feedback from aggregate supply to investment. 
D)  negative feedback from aggregate supply to investment. 
A)  positive feedback from aggregate demand to investment. 
B)  negative feedback from aggregate demand to investment. 
C)  positive feedback from aggregate supply to investment. 
D)  negative feedback from aggregate supply to investment.

Question 20

The theory of _____ states that the _____ adjusts to bring money supply and money demand into balance.

Accepted Answer

liquidity

Exam 24: The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Demand

When the Fed increases the money supply, we expect

According to John Maynard Keynes,

Government expenditures on capital goods such as roads could increase aggregate supply. Such effects on aggregate supply are likely to matter more in the short run than in the long run.

The interest-rate effect is partially explained by the fact that a higher price level reduces money demand.

Which of the following reduces the interest rate?

Which of the following tends to make the size of a shift in aggregate demand resulting from an increase in government purchases smaller than it otherwise would be?

Critics of stabilization policy argue that

A 2009 article in The Economist noted that some studies have provided evidence indicating that multipliers are

An increase in government spending

When the interest rate increases, the opportunity cost of holding money

Critics of stabilization policy argue that

Economists who are skeptical about the relevance of "liquidity traps" argue that ss

Suppose there were a large decline in net exports. If the Fed wanted to stabilize output, it could

Changes in the interest rate bring the money market into equilibrium according to

The theory of liquidity preference is largely at odds with the basic ideas of supply and demand.

An essential piece of the liquidity preference theory is the demand for money.

Most economists believe that a cut in tax rates

To stabilize interest rates, the Federal Reserve will respond to an increase in money demand by

The process of the investment accelerator involves

The theory of _____ states that the _____ adjusts to bring money supply and money demand into balance.

Ten Principles of Economics

Thinking Like an Economist

Interdependence and the Gains From Trade

The Market Forces of Supply and Demand

Elasticity and Its Application

Supply, Demand, and Government Policies

Consumers, Producers, and the Efficiency of Markets

Application: The Costs of Taxation

Application: International Trade

Externalities

Public Goods and Common Resources

The Costs of Production

Firms in Competitive Markets

Monopoly

Measuring a Nations Income

Measuring the Cost of Living

Production and Growth

Saving, Investment, and the Financial System

The Basic Tools of Finance

Unemployment

The Monetary System

Money Growth and Inflation

Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

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The theory of _ states that the _ adjusts to bring money supply and money demand into balance.