Exam 16: Expectations Theory and the Economy

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Exhibit 16-2 Exhibit 16-2   -Refer to Exhibit 16-2.Suppose the economy starts at point B.Fed monetary policy shifts the AD curve to AD<sub>1</sub>.A recession is likely if the economy operates under __________ assumptions,which include wage and price __________. -Refer to Exhibit 16-2.Suppose the economy starts at point B.Fed monetary policy shifts the AD curve to AD1.A recession is likely if the economy operates under __________ assumptions,which include wage and price __________.

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The Friedman natural rate theory states that

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As incorrectly low inflation expectations catch up with the higher actual inflation rate,the SRAS curve shifts __________ and the short-run Phillips curve shifts __________.

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Exhibit 16-4 Exhibit 16-4   -Refer to Exhibit 16-4.If LRAS<sub>1</sub> shifts to LRAS<sub>2</sub>,and this causes AD<sub>1</sub> to shift to AD<sub>2</sub>,economists would call this a -Refer to Exhibit 16-4.If LRAS1 shifts to LRAS2,and this causes AD1 to shift to AD2,economists would call this a

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According to new classical theory,if policy is correctly anticipated,expectations are formed rationally,and wages and prices are fully flexible,then an increase in aggregate demand will change Real GDP,but not the price level.

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Exhibit 16-11 Exhibit 16-11   -Refer to Exhibit 16-11.Assume that the starting point is point 1.Suppose that there is a supply-side change capable of reducing the capacity of the economy to produce.Which of the following best goes with the diagram shown? -Refer to Exhibit 16-11.Assume that the starting point is point 1.Suppose that there is a supply-side change capable of reducing the capacity of the economy to produce.Which of the following best goes with the diagram shown?

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Exhibit 16-8 Exhibit 16-8   -Refer to Exhibit 16-8.Assume that the starting point is point 1.Suppose that the Fed implements expansionary monetary policy that raises aggregate demand.Which of the following best goes with the diagram shown? -Refer to Exhibit 16-8.Assume that the starting point is point 1.Suppose that the Fed implements expansionary monetary policy that raises aggregate demand.Which of the following best goes with the diagram shown?

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The main difference between new classical and new Keynesian theory is with respect to the assumption of

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The Friedman natural rate theory is built upon

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If stagflation is present the short-run Phillips curve is vertical.

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New Keynesian theorists argue that

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Which of the following changes would not be considered a likely source of changes in Real GDP according to real business cycle theory?

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Stagflation

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According to Friedman,in which of the following situations is the economy in long-run equilibrium?

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Exhibit 16-10 Exhibit 16-10   -Refer to Exhibit 16-10.Assume that the starting point is point 1.Suppose that the government implements expansionary fiscal policy that raises aggregate demand.Which of the following best goes with the diagram shown? -Refer to Exhibit 16-10.Assume that the starting point is point 1.Suppose that the government implements expansionary fiscal policy that raises aggregate demand.Which of the following best goes with the diagram shown?

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The Friedman natural rate theory implies that there is a tradeoff between inflation and unemployment in

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Milton Friedman argued that there is a

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If there is a stable downward-sloping Phillips curve,it follows that an economy can choose the combination of

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Exhibit 16-3 Exhibit 16-3   -Refer to Exhibit 16-3.The economy is at point A.According to the Friedman natural rate theory,in the long run after a rise in the money supply,the economy will be at point -Refer to Exhibit 16-3.The economy is at point A.According to the Friedman natural rate theory,in the long run after a rise in the money supply,the economy will be at point

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Exhibit 16-2 Exhibit 16-2   -Refer to Exhibit 16-2.Suppose the economy starts at point B.Fed monetary policy shifts the AD curve to AD<sub>1</sub>.If policy is correctly anticipated and people hold rational expectations,according to new classical theory the economy in the short run will -Refer to Exhibit 16-2.Suppose the economy starts at point B.Fed monetary policy shifts the AD curve to AD1.If policy is correctly anticipated and people hold rational expectations,according to new classical theory the economy in the short run will

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