Question 1

Refer to the diagram below.Suppose that aggregate demand increased from AD1 to AD2.For the price level to stay constant: 1 to AD2.For the price level to stay constant:   A) the aggregate supply curve would have to shift rightward. B) the aggregate supply curve would have to shift leftward. C) real domestic output would have to remain constant. D) the aggregate supply curve would have to be vertical." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >

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A)  the aggregate supply curve would have to shift rightward.
B)  the aggregate supply curve would have to shift leftward.
C)  real domestic output would have to remain constant.
D)  the aggregate supply curve would have to be vertical.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

A decrease in taxes will cause a(n) :

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A)  decrease in the quantity of real domestic output demanded.
B)  increase in the quantity of real domestic output demanded.
C)  increase in aggregate demand.
D)  decrease in aggregate demand.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

An increase in wealth from a substantial increase in stock prices will move the economy along the existing aggregate demand curve.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Aggregate demand decreases and real output falls but the price level remains the same.Which factor most likely contributes to downward price inflexibility?

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A)  the multiplier effect
B)  the wealth effect
C)  fear of price wars
D)  business taxesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Refer to the information below.Investment spending would most likely be influenced by changes in: The following list of factors, are related to the aggregate demand curve.Real-balances effect
Household expectations
Interest-rate effect
Personal income tax rates
Profit expectations
National income abroad
Government spending
Foreign trade effect
Exchange rates
Degree of excess capacity

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A)  1 and 3.
B)  4 and 6.
C)  5 and 10.
D)  8 and 9.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements correctly states the relationship between the per-unit production cost of output and productivity?

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A)  They are exact opposites, with slightly different wording.
B)  They are similar.
C)  They are not related.
D)  They are exactly the same.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

A n expected rise in the rate of inflation for consumer goods will:

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A)  decrease aggregate demand.
B)  increase aggregate supply.
C)  increase aggregate demand.
D)  decrease aggregate supply.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Refer to the diagram given below. 1 shifts to AD2, then the equilibrium output and price level are: A) P1 and Q3. B) P2 and Q3. C) P1 and Q2. D) P2 and Q2." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > If AD1 shifts to AD2, then the equilibrium output and price level are:

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A)  P1 and Q3.
B)  P2 and Q3.
C)  P1 and Q2.
D)  P2 and Q2.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The recession that began in 2008 dispelled the idea of The Great Moderation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

We would expect a decline in personal and corporate income taxes to:

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A)  shift the aggregate demand curve rightward.
B)  increase consumption and investment spending.
C)  increase the real output.
D)  all of these.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 11

Refer to the diagram given below. 1 to AS2. B) shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS1 to AS3. C) shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS2 to AS3. D) movement along the aggregate demand curve from e1 to e3." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Cost-push inflation can be illustrated by a:

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A)  shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS1 to AS2.
B)  shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS1 to AS3.
C)  shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS2 to AS3.
D)  movement along the aggregate demand curve from e1 to e3.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A decrease in government spending will cause a(n) :

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A)  increase in the quantity of real domestic output demanded.
B)  decrease in the quantity of real domestic output demanded.
C)  decrease in aggregate demand.
D)  increase in aggregate demand.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Suppose higher taxes on businesses cause a decrease in spending on plant and equipment.How will this affect the aggregate expenditure (AE)  and the aggregate demand (AD)  schedules?

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A)  AE shifts up; AD shifts to the left
B)  AE shifts down; AD shifts to the left
C)  AE shifts up; AD shifts to the right
D)  AE shifts down; AD shifts to the rightE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Suppose that real domestic output in an economy is 20 units, the quantity of inputs is 10, and the price of each input is $4.Refer to the above information.Given an increase in input price from $4 to $6, we would expect the aggregate:

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A)  supply curve to shift to the left.
B)  supply curve to shift to the right.
C)  demand curve to shift to the left.
D)  demand curve to shift to the right.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D) A

Question 15

Which effect best explains the downward slope of the aggregate demand curve?

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A)  a multiplier effect
B)  an income effect
C)  a substitution effect
D)  an interest rate effectE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Refer to the diagram below. 1 to AD0 might be caused by a(n) : A) increase in the price level. B) increase in the price of resources. C) increase in investment spending. D) decrease in net export spending." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > A shift of the aggregate demand curve from AD1 to AD0 might be caused by a(n) :

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A)  increase in the price level.
B)  increase in the price of resources.
C)  increase in investment spending.
D)  decrease in net export spending.E) All of the above
F) A) and D) C

Question 17

The aggregate expenditures model and the aggregate demand curve can be reconciled because, other things equal, in the aggregate expenditures model:

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A)  changes in the price level have no effect on the equilibrium level of GDP.
B)  an increase in the price level increases the real value of wealth.
C)  the level of aggregate expenditures and therefore the level of real GDP vary inversely with the price level.
D)  the level of aggregate expenditures and therefore the level of real GDP vary directly with the price level.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Refer to the diagram given below. 2 and that the economy is initially operating at its full-employment level of output Qf.In the long run, demand-pull inflation could best be shown as: A) a movement from point b to point c on AS2. B) a movement from point a to point b. C) a shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS2 to AS1. D) a movement from point b to point d." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Assume that the nominal wages of workers are initially set on the basis of the price level P2 and that the economy is initially operating at its full-employment level of output Qf.In the long run, demand-pull inflation could best be shown as:

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A)  a movement from point b to point c on AS2.
B)  a movement from point a to point b.
C)  a shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS2 to AS1.
D)  a movement from point b to point d.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Other things equal, appreciation of the dollar:

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A)  increases aggregate demand in Canada and may increase aggregate supply by reducing the prices of imported resources.
B)  increases aggregate demand in Canada and may decrease aggregate supply by reducing the prices of imported resources.
C)  decreases aggregate demand in Canada and may increase aggregate supply by reducing the prices of imported resources.
D)  decreases aggregate demand in Canada and may reduce aggregate supply by increasing the prices of imported resources.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Suppose the full-employment level of real output (Q)  for a hypothetical economy is $500 and that the price level (P)  initially is 100.Use the following short-run aggregate supply schedules to answer the next question.  Refer to the information above.If the price level unexpectedly increases from 100 to 125, the level of real output in the short run will:

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A)  rise from $500 to $560.
B)  fall from $500 to $440.
C)  fall from $560 to $500.
D)  rise from $440 to $500.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 12: Part B: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

Refer to the diagram below.Suppose that aggregate demand increased from AD₁ to AD₂.For the price level to stay constant:

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A decrease in taxes will cause a(n) :

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An increase in wealth from a substantial increase in stock prices will move the economy along the existing aggregate demand curve.

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Aggregate demand decreases and real output falls but the price level remains the same.Which factor most likely contributes to downward price inflexibility?

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Which of the following statements correctly states the relationship between the per-unit production cost of output and productivity?

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A n expected rise in the rate of inflation for consumer goods will:

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Refer to the diagram given below. If AD₁ shifts to AD₂, then the equilibrium output and price level are:

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The recession that began in 2008 dispelled the idea of The Great Moderation.

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We would expect a decline in personal and corporate income taxes to:

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Refer to the diagram given below. Cost-push inflation can be illustrated by a:

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A decrease in government spending will cause a(n) :

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Suppose higher taxes on businesses cause a decrease in spending on plant and equipment.How will this affect the aggregate expenditure (AE) and the aggregate demand (AD) schedules?

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Suppose that real domestic output in an economy is 20 units, the quantity of inputs is 10, and the price of each input is $4.Refer to the above information.Given an increase in input price from $4 to $6, we would expect the aggregate:

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Which effect best explains the downward slope of the aggregate demand curve?

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Refer to the diagram below. A shift of the aggregate demand curve from AD₁ to AD₀ might be caused by a(n) :

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The aggregate expenditures model and the aggregate demand curve can be reconciled because, other things equal, in the aggregate expenditures model:

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Refer to the diagram given below. Assume that the nominal wages of workers are initially set on the basis of the price level P₂ and that the economy is initially operating at its full-employment level of output Q_f.In the long run, demand-pull inflation could best be shown as:

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Other things equal, appreciation of the dollar:

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Exam 12: Part B: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

Refer to the diagram below.Suppose that aggregate demand increased from AD1 to AD2.For the price level to stay constant:

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A decrease in taxes will cause a(n) :

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An increase in wealth from a substantial increase in stock prices will move the economy along the existing aggregate demand curve.

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Aggregate demand decreases and real output falls but the price level remains the same.Which factor most likely contributes to downward price inflexibility?

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Which of the following statements correctly states the relationship between the per-unit production cost of output and productivity?

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A n expected rise in the rate of inflation for consumer goods will:

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Refer to the diagram given below. If AD1 shifts to AD2, then the equilibrium output and price level are:

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The recession that began in 2008 dispelled the idea of The Great Moderation.

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We would expect a decline in personal and corporate income taxes to:

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Refer to the diagram given below. Cost-push inflation can be illustrated by a:

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A decrease in government spending will cause a(n) :

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Suppose higher taxes on businesses cause a decrease in spending on plant and equipment.How will this affect the aggregate expenditure (AE) and the aggregate demand (AD) schedules?

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Suppose that real domestic output in an economy is 20 units, the quantity of inputs is 10, and the price of each input is $4.Refer to the above information.Given an increase in input price from $4 to $6, we would expect the aggregate:

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Which effect best explains the downward slope of the aggregate demand curve?

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Refer to the diagram below. A shift of the aggregate demand curve from AD1 to AD0 might be caused by a(n) :

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The aggregate expenditures model and the aggregate demand curve can be reconciled because, other things equal, in the aggregate expenditures model:

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Refer to the diagram given below. Assume that the nominal wages of workers are initially set on the basis of the price level P2 and that the economy is initially operating at its full-employment level of output Qf.In the long run, demand-pull inflation could best be shown as:

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Other things equal, appreciation of the dollar:

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Refer to the diagram below.Suppose that aggregate demand increased from AD₁ to AD₂.For the price level to stay constant:

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Refer to the diagram given below. If AD₁ shifts to AD₂, then the equilibrium output and price level are:

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Refer to the diagram below. A shift of the aggregate demand curve from AD₁ to AD₀ might be caused by a(n) :

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Refer to the diagram given below. Assume that the nominal wages of workers are initially set on the basis of the price level P₂ and that the economy is initially operating at its full-employment level of output Q_f.In the long run, demand-pull inflation could best be shown as:

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