Something that affects the amount of money in existence will A) affect all markets. B) have no particular effect. C) have an effect only if the change in money is large. D) not affect the economy as a whole but may affect certain key markets such as the market for loans. ANSWER A
Expansionary monetary policy ________. A) lowers tax rates B) increases interest rates C) increases tax rates D) lowers interest rates ANSWER D
When policy makers take actions in response to or in anticipation of some change in the overall economy, there is A) passive policy making. B) rationalization policy making. C) rational expectations policy making. D) active policy making. ANSWER D
Asset demand for money is holding money A) as a medium of exchange to make payments. B) to meet unplanned expenditures and emergencies. C) to speculate on the stock market and bonds. D) as a store of value instead of other assets. ANSWER D
If the Fed wants to stimulate the economy, ________. A) it reduces money supply B) it lowers spending C) it increases tax rates D) it lowers short-run interest rates ANSWER D
Money or goods that parents leave to their children in their wills are referred to as: A) bequests. B) interest. C) charity. D) social responsibility. ANSWER A
Refer to the above figure. Which of the graphs is consistent with the Keynesian short-run aggregate supply curve? A) Graph A B) Graph B C) Graph C D) Graph D ANSWER B
Which one of the following is a key to economic development? A) an educated population B) the removal of property rights C) the preservation of established means of production D) a high level of protection against imported products ANSWER A
Activities that firms, universities, and governments undertake to increase their knowledge base are referred to as: A) primary activities. B) research and development (R&D) activities. C) secondary activities. D) tertiary activities. ANSWER B
Which of the following was an effect of the price ceiling placed on gasoline in the U.S. in the 1970s? A) Car owners started buying luxury cars that were less fuel-efficient as the price of gas was very low. B) Gas stations ran out of gas as the quantity of gas demanded exceeded the quantity […]