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An increase in taxes will cause a(n) :


A) decrease in the quantity of real domestic output demanded.
B) increase in the quantity of real domestic output demanded.
C) decrease in aggregate demand.
D) increase in aggregate demand.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The interest-rate and real-balances effects are important because they help explain:


A) rightward and leftward shifts of the aggregate demand curve.
B) why demand-management policy cannot be used effectively to curb stagflation.
C) the shape of the aggregate demand curve.
D) the shape of the aggregate supply curve.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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When the excess capacity of business rises,aggregate:


A) demand increases.
B) demand decreases.
C) supply increases.
D) supply decreases.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Differentiate between "demand-pull" and "cost-push" inflation using the aggregate demand-aggregate supply (short-run)model.

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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. 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: A)  rise from $500 to $560. B)  fall from $500 to $440. C)  fall from $560 to $500. D)  rise from $440 to $500. -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:


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) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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  -Refer to the above diagram.If equilibrium real output is Q<sub>2</sub>,then: A)  aggregate demand is AD<sub>1</sub>. B)  the equilibrium price level is P<sub>1</sub>. C)  producers will supply output level Q<sub>1</sub>. D)  the equilibrium price level is P<sub>2</sub>. -Refer to the above diagram.If equilibrium real output is Q2,then:


A) aggregate demand is AD1.
B) the equilibrium price level is P1.
C) producers will supply output level Q1.
D) the equilibrium price level is P2.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Suppose that a hypothetical economy has the following relationship between its real domestic output and the input quantities necessary for producing that level of output. Suppose that a hypothetical economy has the following relationship between its real domestic output and the input quantities necessary for producing that level of output.    (a)What is the level of productivity in this economy? (b)What is the unit cost of production if the price of each input is $2.00? (c)If the input price decreases from $2 to $1.50,what is the new per unit cost of production? What impact would this have on the short-run aggregate supply curve? (d)Suppose that instead of the input price decreasing,the productivity had increased by 25%.What will be the new unit cost of production? What impact would this change have on the short-run aggregate supply curve? (a)What is the level of productivity in this economy? (b)What is the unit cost of production if the price of each input is $2.00? (c)If the input price decreases from $2 to $1.50,what is the new per unit cost of production? What impact would this have on the short-run aggregate supply curve? (d)Suppose that instead of the input price decreasing,the productivity had increased by 25%.What will be the new unit cost of production? What impact would this change have on the short-run aggregate supply curve?

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(a)The level of productivity is 2 outpu...

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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. 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.   A)  1 and 3. B)  4 and 6. C)  5 and 10. D)  8 and 9.


A) 1 and 3.
B) 4 and 6.
C) 5 and 10.
D) 8 and 9.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the factors below best explain the downward slope of aggregate demand curve? The following list of factors,are related to the aggregate demand curve. Which of the factors below best explain the downward slope of aggregate demand curve? The following list of factors,are related to the aggregate demand curve.   A)  2,4,and 6 B)  7,9,and 10 C)  1,3,and 8 D)  4,6,and 7


A) 2,4,and 6
B) 7,9,and 10
C) 1,3,and 8
D) 4,6,and 7

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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If the current price level was such that the aggregate quantity demanded exceeded the aggregate quantity supplied,we would expect:


A) inflation to occur.
B) the aggregate demand curve to shift rightward.
C) the aggregate demand curve to shift leftward.
D) the ratchet effect to be applicable.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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An increase in government spending can be expected to shift the:


A) aggregate expenditures curve downward and the aggregate demand curve leftward.
B) aggregate expenditures curve upward and the aggregate demand curve leftward.
C) aggregate expenditures curve downward and the aggregate demand curve rightward.
D) aggregate expenditures curve upward and the aggregate demand curve rightward.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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


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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The real-balances effect indicates that:


A) an increase in the price level will increase the demand for money,increase interest rates,and reduce consumption and investment spending.
B) a lower price level will decrease the real value of many financial assets and therefore reduce spending.
C) a higher price level will increase the real value of many financial assets and therefore increase spending.
D) a higher price level will decrease the real value of many financial assets and therefore reduce spending.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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The determinants of aggregate demand "determine" the location of the aggregate demand curve.Explain the four basic determinants of aggregate demand.

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If the price level increases in Canada relative to foreign countries,then Canadian consumers will purchase more foreign goods and fewer Canadian goods.This statement describes:


A) the output effect.
B) the foreign trade effect.
C) the real-balances effect.
D) the shift-of-spending effect.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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The following table gives information about the relationship between input quantities and real domestic output in a hypothetical economy: The following table gives information about the relationship between input quantities and real domestic output in a hypothetical economy:    -Suppose that the price of each input increased from $5 to $8.The per unit cost of production in the above economy would: A)  rise by $1.50 and the aggregate supply curve would shift to the right. B)  rise by 60 percent and the aggregate supply curve would shift to the left. C)  rise by 60 percent and the aggregate demand curve would shift to the left. D)  fall by $1.50 and the aggregate demand curve would shift to the right. -Suppose that the price of each input increased from $5 to $8.The per unit cost of production in the above economy would:


A) rise by $1.50 and the aggregate supply curve would shift to the right.
B) rise by 60 percent and the aggregate supply curve would shift to the left.
C) rise by 60 percent and the aggregate demand curve would shift to the left.
D) fall by $1.50 and the aggregate demand curve would shift to the right.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Other things equal,an increase in productivity will shift the aggregate supply curve rightward.

A) True
B) False

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The following table gives information about the relationship between input quantities and real domestic output in a hypothetical economy: The following table gives information about the relationship between input quantities and real domestic output in a hypothetical economy:    -If the price of each input is $5,the per unit cost of production in the above economy is: A)  $5 B)  $2.75. C)  $2.50. D)  $.40. -If the price of each input is $5,the per unit cost of production in the above economy is:


A) $5
B) $2.75.
C) $2.50.
D) $.40.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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  -Which of the above diagrams best portrays the effects of an increase in productivity? A)  A B)  B C)  C D)  D -Which of the above diagrams best portrays the effects of an increase in productivity?


A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Suppose an economic advisor to the Prime Minister recommended a personal income tax increase.Indicate the expected effects on aggregate demand and on short-run aggregate supply.

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