Question 1

A decrease in the price level

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A)  shifts the AD curve to the right.
B)  shifts the AD curve to the left.
C)  causes an upward movement along the existing AD curve.
D)  causes a downward movement along the existing AD curve.
E)  none of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

The interest rate effect is one of the

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A)  reasons why an AD curve is downward-sloping.
B)  shifters of an AD curve.
C)  reasons why a short-run aggregate supply curve can be derived.
D)  shifters of a short-run aggregate supply curve.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Real GDP and the unemployment rate are _________________, ceteris paribus.

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A)  directly related
B)  inversely related
C)  unrelated
D)  directly related when GDP is below its natural level and inversely related when GDP is above its natural levelE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

An aggregate demand (AD)  curve shows the

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A)  amount of a particular good people are willing and able to buy at a particular price, ceteris paribus.
B)  real output (Real GDP)  people are willing and able to sell at different price levels, ceteris paribus.
C)  real output (Real (GDP)  people are willing and able to buy and to sell at different price levels, ceteris paribus.
D)  real output (Real GDP)  people are willing and able to buy at different price levels, ceteris paribus.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  A decrease in wage rates will shift the SRAS curve to the left.
B)  An adverse supply shock will shift the SRAS curve to the left.
C)  A fall in the prices of nonlabor inputs will shift the SRAS curve to the left.
D)  An increase in labor productivity will shift the SRAS curve to the left.
E)  c and dF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Exhibit 8-2
 
-Refer to Exhibit 8-2. What word (rises or falls)  should go in blank (11)  and blank (12) , respectively, to summarize the resulting impact on short run equilibrium of the given change in the economy?

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A)  rises; rises
B)  falls; falls
C)  rises; falls
D)  falls; risesE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

An increase in the price of a nonlabor input such as oil will cause

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A)  a movement down the SRAS curve.
B)  a movement up the SRAS curve.
C)  a leftward shift in the SRAS curve.
D)  a rightward shift in the SRAS curve.
E)  no change regarding the SRAS curve.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

As the U.S. dollar appreciates against foreign currencies, the U.S. ____________ curve shifts _____________ resulting in a(n)  _________________ in the U.S. price level and a(n)  _________________ in Real GDP in the United States.

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A)  AD; leftward; decrease; decrease
B)  AD; rightward; increase; increase
C)  SRAS; rightward; decrease; increase
D)  SRAS; leftward; increase; decreaseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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-Refer to Exhibit 8-3. A movement from point B to point A on AD1 would have been the result of

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A)  a decrease in the price level.
B)  an increase in the price level.
C)  an increase in foreign real national income.
D)  a decrease in foreign real national income.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

In short-run equilibrium, the quantities supplied and demanded of Real GDP can be less than or greater than Natural Real GDP.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The short-run aggregate supply curve is

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A)  downward sloping.
B)  upward sloping.
C)  vertical.
D)  horizontal.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Assume that the economy is currently in short-run equilibrium, then the U.S. dollar appreciates in the foreign exchange market. Describe the correct sequence of events that happens as the economy adjusts to a new short-run equilibrium.

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As the dollar appreciates, foreign goods...

Question 13

Starting from short-run equilibrium, the following occurs: the money supply increases and labor productivity increases. What is the effect on the price level and Real GDP in the short run?

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A)  Real GDP falls and the price level necessarily rises.
B)  Real GDP rises and the price level necessarily rises.
C)  Real GDP rises and the effect on the price level cannot be determined.
D)  Real GDP falls and the effect on the price level cannot be determined.
E)  none of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which set of changes will definitely shift the aggregate demand (AD)  curve to the right?

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A)  Business taxes decline and foreign real national income rises.
B)  Businesses become pessimistic about future sales and the U.S.dollar depreciates.
C)  Wealth increases and individuals expect higher (future)  incomes.
D)  a and b
E)  a and cF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

A rise in the price level prompts an increase in the demand for credit. This is relevant to the __________ effect.

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A)  international trade
B)  real balance
C)  aggregate demand
D)  interest rate
E)  b and cF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)  Purchasing power and the price level are inversely related.
B)  The real balance effect refers to the change in the purchasing power of dollar-denominated assets as a result of a change in the price level.
C)  The aggregate demand curve slopes downward because of the real balance, interest rate, and international trade effects.
D)  A change in the quantity demanded of Real GDP is directly brought about by a change in interest rates.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The AD curve shows that, as the price level falls the quantity of

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A)  GDP demanded increases.
B)  GDP demand decreases.
C)  Real GDP demanded increases.
D)  Real GDP demanded decreases.
E)  none of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

List and describe the three effects that help to explain why the aggregate demand (AD) curve slopes downward.

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If the AD curve slopes downward, it mean...

Question 19

As income taxes rise, disposable income __________, causing __________ the AD curve.

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A)  increases; movement down along
B)  increases; a rightward shift of
C)  decreases; movement up along
D)  decreases; a leftward shift ofE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The real balance effect works through a change in the value of

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A)  monetary assets in response to changes in the unemployment rate.
B)  nonmonetary assets in response to changes in the unemployment rate.
C)  monetary assets in response to changes in the price level.
D)  nonmonetary assets in response to changes in the price level.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

The AD curve shows that, as the price level falls the quantity of

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Which set of changes will definitely shift the aggregate demand (AD) curve to the right?

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An aggregate demand (AD) curve shows the

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The real balance effect works through a change in the value of

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Exhibit 8-3 -Refer to Exhibit 8-3. A movement from point B to point A on AD1 would have been the result of

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A rise in the price level prompts an increase in the demand for credit. This is relevant to the __________ effect.

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As income taxes rise, disposable income __________, causing __________ the AD curve.

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Real GDP and the unemployment rate are _________________, ceteris paribus.

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List and describe the three effects that help to explain why the aggregate demand (AD) curve slopes downward.

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The short-run aggregate supply curve is

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As the U.S. dollar appreciates against foreign currencies, the U.S. ____________ curve shifts _____________ resulting in a(n) _________________ in the U.S. price level and a(n) _________________ in Real GDP in the United States.

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A decrease in the price level

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Which of the following statements is false?

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An increase in the price of a nonlabor input such as oil will cause

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Assume that the economy is currently in short-run equilibrium, then the U.S. dollar appreciates in the foreign exchange market. Describe the correct sequence of events that happens as the economy adjusts to a new short-run equilibrium.

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The interest rate effect is one of the

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Exhibit 8-2 -Refer to Exhibit 8-2. What word (rises or falls) should go in blank (11) and blank (12) , respectively, to summarize the resulting impact on short run equilibrium of the given change in the economy?

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Starting from short-run equilibrium, the following occurs: the money supply increases and labor productivity increases. What is the effect on the price level and Real GDP in the short run?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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In short-run equilibrium, the quantities supplied and demanded of Real GDP can be less than or greater than Natural Real GDP.

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