Master Macroeconomic Theory: Online Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

Which factor does NOT influence aggregate demand?

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The price level

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Consumer expectations

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Government spending

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Interest rates

Question 2

In Keynesian economics, what primarily determines the total output of an economy?

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Autonomous spending and the multiplier effect

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Price level

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Investment level

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of aggregate demand (AD)?

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Saving

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Consumption

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Government spending

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Exports

Question 4

Which fundamental assumption underpins the Keynesian multiplier model?

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The marginal propensity to save equals zero.

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Government policy solely influences investment in aggregate demand.

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Government budgets perpetually balance.

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT directly affect the quantity of goods and services that firms are willing and able to produce?

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Government borrowing

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Production technology

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Factor prices

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Business expectations

Question 6

Which assumption is fundamental to the classical model in macroeconomics?

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Wages are flexible and adjust quickly.

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Government intervention in the economy is significant.

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The economy always operates at full employment.

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Prices are inflexible and slow to change.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a standard macroeconomic policy tool used by governments?

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Wage policy

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Fiscal policy

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Monetary policy

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Trade policy

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered a traditional tool of monetary policy?

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Fiscal policy

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Open market operations

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Reserve requirements

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Quantitative easing

Question 9

Which assumption underpins the Phillips curve?

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Inflation and unemployment are inversely related.

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Inflation is always higher than unemployment.

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The Phillips curve is vertical.

Question 10

Which of the following is a fiscal policy instrument rather than a monetary policy instrument?

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Government spending

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Open market operations

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Reserve requirements

Question 11

What is the key component of the Phillips curve?

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Natural rate of unemployment

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Aggregate demand curve

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Labor market supply

Question 12

Which of the following is not a measure of inflation?

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Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Producer Price Index (PPI)

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GDP deflator

Question 13

Which of the following is not a commonly used indicator for measuring inflation?

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Unemployment Rate

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Producer Price Index (PPI)

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GDP Deflator

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a measure of the money supply within an economy?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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M1

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M2

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M3

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a standard macroeconomic model?

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Structuralist model

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Keynesian model

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Classical model

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Monetarist model

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a component of domestic aggregate demand?

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Net exports

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Consumption

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 17

Which macroeconomic indicator measures the average price level of goods and services purchased by households?

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Unemployment rate

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Interest rate

Question 18

The primary purpose of fiscal policy is to influence the economy through changes in:

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Government spending and taxation

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Interest rates and monetary supply

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Exchange rates and currency values

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Inflationary expectations and consumer confidence

Question 19

Which of the following is a primary goal of monetary policy?

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Price stability and control of inflation

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Economic growth and job creation

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Full employment and labor market stability

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Increased investment and business expansion

Question 20

The Phillips curve graphically depicts the relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment rates

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Economic output and inflation rates

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Interest rates and unemployment rates

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Government spending and economic growth

Question 21

In monetary policy, the concept of 'crowding out' refers to the:

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Negative impact of government borrowing on private investment

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Increase in government spending leading to higher interest rates

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Decrease in government spending leading to higher interest rates

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Positive impact of interest rate cuts on private investment

Question 22

Identify the variable that is not a key macroeconomic variable among the following:

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Company stock performance

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Economic growth

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Inflation

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Unemployment

Question 23

According to the Phillips Curve, when inflation increases, what is the typical impact on unemployment?

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Higher unemployment

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Lower unemployment

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No change in unemployment

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Unpredictable change in unemployment

Question 24

Monetary policy primarily aims to achieve which goal?

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Stable prices

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Full employment

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Rapid economic growth

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Environmental sustainability

Question 25

Which of the following is not a commonly used tool of fiscal policy?

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Interest rate adjustments

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Government spending

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Taxation

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Public borrowing

Question 26

The multiplier effect refers to the phenomenon where:

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An initial change in aggregate demand leads to a larger change in output

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Inflation consistently increases over time

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Economic growth is positively correlated with inflation

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Fiscal policy measures stimulate private investment

Question 27

According to the Keynesian macroeconomic model, the primary determinants of aggregate demand are:

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Consumption, investment, and government spending

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Money supply and interest rates

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Inflation and unemployment

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Foreign exchange rates and trade

Question 28

The aggregate supply curve typically exhibits which shape due to diminishing returns to factors of production?

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Upward sloping

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Downward sloping

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Vertical in the long run

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Horizontal in the short run

Question 29

The natural rate of unemployment is defined as:

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The lowest achievable unemployment rate without causing inflation

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The unemployment rate at which inflation starts to increase

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The unemployment rate at which inflation starts to decrease

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The unemployment rate that remains constant regardless of economic conditions

Question 30

The Phillips curve is an economic model that demonstrates an inverse relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Economic growth and inflation

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Unemployment and real GDP

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Inflation and government spending

Question 31

The long-run aggregate supply curve is described as:

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Horizontal

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Vertical

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Upward sloping

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Downward sloping

Question 32

The primary objective of monetary policy is to:

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Maintain price stability

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Promote economic growth

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Reduce unemployment

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Increase investment

Question 33

The concept of 'rational expectations' in economics refers to:

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Individuals make decisions based on their beliefs about future events

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Economic agents have perfect foresight

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Government policies are always ineffective

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Economic outcomes are completely random

Question 34

Which of the following is not a factor contributing to sustainable economic growth?

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Environmental degradation

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Technological advancements

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Increased labor force

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Increased government spending

Question 35

What term defines the rate at which prices are rising?

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Inflation

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Hyperinflation

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Deflation

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Stagflation

Question 36

What is the fundamental difference between classical and Keynesian approaches to unemployment?

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Classical unemployment emphasizes structural factors, while Keynesian unemployment highlights deficient aggregate demand.

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Classical unemployment is temporary, while Keynesian unemployment is long-term.

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Classical unemployment affects all workers equally, while Keynesian unemployment impacts specific sectors more.

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Classical unemployment arises from a skills mismatch, while Keynesian unemployment results from a shortage of jobs.

Question 37

What is the essence of the Keynesian multiplier effect?

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The increase in aggregate demand due to an initial increase in spending

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The decrease in aggregate demand due to an initial decrease in spending

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The increase in government spending due to an initial increase in taxes

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The decrease in government spending due to an initial decrease in taxes

Question 38

What is a key limitation of macroeconomic models?

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Reliance on simplifying assumptions

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Complexity in practical applications

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Inaccuracy in predictions

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Excessive data requirements

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of aggregate demand **in a closed economy**?

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Net exports

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Consumer spending

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Government spending

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Interest rates

Question 40

According to the Phillips curve, in the short-run there is a trade-off between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Growth and inflation

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Unemployment and interest rates

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Investment and consumption

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a fiscal policy tool?

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Changes in government spending

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Open market operations

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Changes in reserve requirements

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Quantitative easing

Question 42

The multiplier effect refers to:

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The cumulative impact of an initial increase in spending on aggregate demand

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The relationship between inflation and unemployment

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The effect of monetary policy on interest rates

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The impact of fiscal policy on government debt

Question 43

Which of the following is a commonly used measure of economic welfare?

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Gross domestic product (GDP)

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Consumer price index (CPI)

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Unemployment rate

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Current account balance

Question 44

The natural rate of unemployment is the:

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Lowest level of unemployment that can be achieved without inflation

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Level of unemployment that is caused by structural factors

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Level of unemployment that is caused by cyclical factors

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Zero percent

Question 45

The Phillips curve trade-off is least likely to hold when:

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There is a supply shock

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Expectations are well-anchored

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The government is implementing an expansionary fiscal policy

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The central bank is pursuing an aggressive monetary policy

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a component of aggregate demand (AD) in Macroeconomic Theory?

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Private savings

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Consumption

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 47

Monetary policy refers to actions taken by which institution in the United Kingdom?

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The Bank of England

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Her Majesty's Treasury

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The Office for National Statistics

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The Department for Work and Pensions

Question 48

Which of the following is a potential consequence of inflation in Macroeconomic Theory?

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Reduced purchasing power

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Increased economic growth

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Lower unemployment

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Stabilized exchange rates

Question 49

What is the natural rate of unemployment in Macroeconomic Theory?

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The lowest unemployment rate that can be achieved without causing inflation

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The highest unemployment rate that can be achieved without causing deflation

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The average unemployment rate over the past five years

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The unemployment rate that is politically acceptable

Question 50

What is the multiplier effect in Macroeconomic Theory?

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The increase in aggregate demand resulting from an initial increase in spending

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The decrease in aggregate demand resulting from an initial decrease in spending

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The change in output resulting from a change in the money supply

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The change in output resulting from a change in government spending

Question 51

What is the Phillips curve in Macroeconomic Theory?

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A graph showing the relationship between inflation and unemployment

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A graph showing the relationship between output and unemployment

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A graph showing the relationship between inflation and interest rates

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A graph showing the relationship between output and interest rates

Question 52

How does economic growth relate to inflation in Macroeconomic Theory?

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The relationship between economic growth and inflation is complex and varies depending on the specific circumstances

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Economic growth usually leads to higher inflation

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Economic growth usually leads to lower inflation

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There is no relationship between economic growth and inflation

Question 53

Which component is not included in the Keynesian macroeconomic model's aggregate demand?

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Net exports

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Consumption expenditure

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Investment spending

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Government spending

Question 54

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental concept in Macroeconomic Theory?

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Financial Markets

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Economic Growth

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Inflation

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Monetary Policy

Question 55

Which of the following is the most accurate measure of the overall price level in an economy?

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Unemployment Rate

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Monetary Supply

Question 56

The Phillips Curve illustrates an inverse relationship between:

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Inflation and Unemployment

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Economic Growth and Inflation

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Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy

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Unemployment and Exchange Rates

Question 57

Expansionary fiscal policy typically involves:

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Increasing government spending or reducing taxes

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Decreasing government spending or increasing taxes

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Maintaining existing levels of government spending and taxes

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Raising interest rates

Question 58

Keynesian economics emphasizes the importance of:

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Government intervention in the economy

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Free market principles

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Monetary policy over fiscal policy

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Long-term economic growth

Question 59

The natural rate of unemployment refers to:

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The lowest possible unemployment rate without triggering inflation

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The unemployment rate that cannot be influenced by government policies

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The unemployment rate above which wages begin to increase substantially

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The average unemployment rate over a prolonged period

Question 60

According to the Phillips curve, there is a trade-off between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Economic growth and inflation

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Unemployment and productivity

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Inflation and interest rates (in the short-run)

Question 61

Which of the following is a tool of monetary policy?

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Open market operations

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Fiscal stimulus packages

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Minimum wage laws

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Public works projects

Question 62

What is the primary goal of fiscal policy?

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To stabilize the economy

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To redistribute income

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To promote economic growth

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To reduce inflation

Question 63

What is the definition of inflation?

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A sustained increase in the general price level

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A rise in the unemployment rate

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A decline in economic growth

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An increase in interest rates

Question 64

What does the Keynesian multiplier measure?

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The ratio of change in spending to change in income

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The ratio of investment spending to total income

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The ratio of change in income to change in spending

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The ratio of investment spending to total output