Introduction to Macroeconomics: Master the Fundamentals of Economic Growth

Question 1

What is the primary goal of macroeconomic policy in relation to employment?

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Minimize unemployment

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Eliminate unemployment

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Maintain a stable unemployment rate

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Increase unemployment to control inflation

Question 2

Which macroeconomic indicator measures the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific period?

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GDP

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Inflation

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Unemployment rate

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Interest rate

Question 3

What is the primary function of fiscal policy in managing the economy?

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Adjusting government spending and taxation to influence economic activity

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Controlling the supply of money in the economy

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Setting interest rates to promote economic growth

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Enacting trade policies to protect domestic industries

Question 4

Which measure indicates the percentage of the labor force that is actively seeking employment?

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Unemployment rate

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Employment rate

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Labor force participation rate

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Productivity rate

Question 5

Which monetary policy tool is used by central banks to influence the money supply?

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Open market operations

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Reserve requirements

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Discount rate

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Fiscal policy

Question 6

What is the primary difference between nominal GDP and real GDP?

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Nominal GDP reflects current prices while real GDP adjusts for inflation

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Real GDP reflects current prices while nominal GDP adjusts for inflation

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Nominal GDP measures a wider range of economic activity than real GDP

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Real GDP measures a wider range of economic activity than nominal GDP

Question 7

Which of the following is a commonly used measure of changes in the price level of goods and services over time?

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Inflation rate

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GDP growth rate

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Unemployment rate

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Interest rate

Question 8

What is the relationship between economic growth and unemployment?

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Unemployment may initially increase as economic growth increases.

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Unemployment always decreases as economic growth increases.

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Unemployment is unaffected by economic growth.

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Unemployment always increases when economic growth is at its highest.

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a tool of fiscal policy?

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Changing government spending

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Adjusting interest rates

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Printing money

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Setting import quotas

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a commonly pursued goal of macroeconomic policy?

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Increasing the national debt

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Maintaining price stability

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Promoting full employment

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Enhancing economic growth

Question 11

Which of the following options is **not** considered a core macroeconomic indicator?

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Budget Deficit

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Inflation

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Unemployment

Question 12

When measuring inflation, which index is most commonly used?

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Producer Price Index (PPI)

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Retail Price Index (RPI)

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Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

Question 13

The natural rate of unemployment refers to:

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The unemployment rate that exists even during periods of economic prosperity.

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The unemployment rate that is caused by economic downturns.

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The unemployment rate that is considered 'acceptable'.

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The unemployment rate that is caused by technological advancements.

Question 14

Which of the following is **not** a fiscal policy tool?

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Interest rate changes

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Government spending

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Reserve requirement changes

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Tax adjustments

Question 15

The primary goal of monetary policy is to:

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Control inflation

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Promote economic growth

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Reduce unemployment

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Increase government revenue

Question 16

The multiplier effect refers to:

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The increase in GDP resulting from an initial increase in spending.

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The decrease in GDP resulting from an initial increase in spending.

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The increase in inflation resulting from an initial increase in spending.

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The decrease in unemployment resulting from an initial increase in spending.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a primary macroeconomic indicator?

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Company stock prices

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Inflation

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Unemployment

Question 18

Which of the following is an expansionary fiscal policy tool?

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Increasing government spending

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Raising taxes

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Decreasing government spending

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Reducing the budget deficit

Question 19

Keynesian economics advocates for government intervention to stimulate:

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Growth during recessions.

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Control inflation during booms.

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Reduce unemployment in the long run

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Increase the size of the government sector

Question 20

Inflation measures the percentage change in the:

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Price level of a representative basket of goods and services.

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Price of a single good or service

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Average wage rate

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Unemployment rate

Question 21

Fiscal policy refers to the government's use of:

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Government spending and taxation

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Monetary tools such as interest rates

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Exchange rate policy

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Trade policy

Question 22

The Phillips curve illustrates the relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Economic growth and inflation

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Fiscal policy and monetary policy

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Investment and consumption

Question 23

Keynesian economics places emphasis on the role of:

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Aggregate demand in driving economic activity

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Supply-side policies in stimulating economic growth

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Laissez-faire approach to economic management

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Monetarism in controlling inflation

Question 24

The multiplier effect refers to:

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The cumulative impact of an initial change in spending on overall GDP

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The relationship between inflation and unemployment

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The impact of government policies on economic growth

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The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on trade

Question 25

The primary responsibility of a central bank is to:

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Control the money supply in the economy

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Set interest rates

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Manage fiscal policy

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Promote economic growth

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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Government debt

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Consumption spending

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Government spending

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Exports

Question 27

Select the definition of inflation:

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Increase in average price levels of goods and services across an economy over time

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Decrease in purchasing power

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Rise in interest rates

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Expansion of money supply

Question 28

Which of the following describes unemployment caused by differences between skills possessed by workers and those required by employers?

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Structural unemployment

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Frictional unemployment

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Cyclical unemployment

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Demand-deficient unemployment

Question 29

The Phillips Curve indicates a:

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Relationship in which lower unemployment corresponds with higher inflation, and vice versa

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Positive correlation between inflation and unemployment

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Negative correlation between inflation and economic growth

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Non-linear relationship between unemployment and interest rates

Question 30

Which of the following is **not** a component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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Government spending on national defense

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Investment expenditure

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Consumption expenditure

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Net exports

Question 31

Which measure of inflation tracks the price changes of a **fixed** basket of goods and services purchased by households?

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Producer Price Index (PPI)

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GDP deflator

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Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index

Question 32

Which of the following is considered a **structural** cause of unemployment?

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Technological advancements that make certain skills obsolete

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Temporary layoffs due to economic downturns

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Seasonal fluctuations in demand

Question 33

Which of the following is a key assumption of the **classical** macroeconomic model?

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Wages and prices are flexible and adjust quickly to changes in supply and demand

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Fiscal policy has no impact on real output

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Government intervention is necessary to stabilize the economy

Question 34

Which economic indicator is used to measure the **overall** health of the economy?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Business investment

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Unemployment rate

Question 35

What is the **main** determinant of a country's long-run economic growth potential?

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Human capital and technological progress

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Natural resources

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Interest rates

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Government spending

Question 36

Which **monetary** policy tool is used by the central bank to control the money supply?

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Open market operations

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Fiscal policy

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Exchange rate management

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Interest rate targeting

Question 37

What is the Phillips curve relationship between **inflation** and **unemployment**?

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Inverse relationship in the short run, no clear relationship in the long run

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Direct relationship in both the short and long run

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Inverse relationship in both the short and long run