Introduction to Macroeconomics: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which component is NOT included in the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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Imports minus Exports

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Consumption expenditure

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 2

Economic growth is defined as:

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A sustained increase in real GDP over time

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A prolonged decrease in real GDP over time

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A temporary rise in real GDP

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A decline in unemployment rate

Question 3

Inflation occurs when:

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The general price level of goods and services in an economy increases

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The general price level of goods and services in an economy decreases

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The value of the currency rises

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The unemployment rate drops

Question 4

The Phillips curve illustrates an inverse relationship between:

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Unemployment and inflation

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Inflation and economic growth

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Unemployment and economic growth

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Inflation and interest rates

Question 5

Fiscal policy involves the manipulation of:

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Government spending and taxation

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Interest rates and money supply

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Trade policies and tariffs

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Wage and price controls

Question 6

Keynesian economics places emphasis on the role of:

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Aggregate demand in influencing economic output

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Monetary policy in controlling inflation

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Fiscal policy in managing unemployment

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Supply-side factors in economic growth

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The primary goal of macroeconomic policies is to:

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Manage economic performance and stability

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Regulate specific industries

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Control individual prices

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Set wages for specific occupations

Question 8

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

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Real GDP reflects the value of goods and services produced using constant prices, while nominal GDP reflects their value using current prices.

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Real GDP uses current prices, while nominal GDP uses constant prices.

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Nominal GDP is adjusted for inflation, while real GDP is not.

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Real GDP measures the overall income of an economy, while nominal GDP measures its total output.

Question 9

Which type of unemployment occurs when technological advancements make workers' skills obsolete?

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Structural unemployment

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Frictional unemployment

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Cyclical unemployment

Question 10

The rate at which the total value of a country's goods and services produced in a given period increases over time is known as:

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Economic growth

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Inflation

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Unemployment

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Fiscal policy

Question 11

Which of the following measures the proportion of the labor force that is actively seeking work but is unable to find it?

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Unemployment rate

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Labor force participation rate

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Employment-to-population ratio

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Wage rate

Question 12

The ability of the government to influence the economy through spending and taxation is referred to as:

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Fiscal policy

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Monetary policy

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Economic planning

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Interest rate manipulation

Question 13

Which of the following is not a contributing factor to inflation?

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Technological advancements

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Increased consumer demand

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Supply shock

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Expansionary monetary policy

Question 14

The primary objective of macroeconomic policy is to:

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Stabilize the economy

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Maximize production

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Eliminate poverty

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Control interest rates

Question 15

Which of the following is a tool used by the central bank to regulate the money supply?

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Open market operations

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Fiscal policy

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Minimum wage

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Taxation

Question 16

The Phillips Curve illustrates an inverse relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Economic growth and unemployment

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Interest rates and inflation

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Taxation and consumer spending

Question 17

The government's budget deficit is defined as the:

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Difference between government spending and revenue

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Total amount of government debt

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Amount of money the government borrows from the public

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Percentage of GDP spent on government programs

Question 18

The economic concept that measures the total value of all finished goods and services produced in a country during a specific period of time is called:

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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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Inflation rate

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of economic growth?

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Reduced income inequality

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Increased job opportunities

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Improved living standards

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Lower unemployment rates

Question 20

The natural rate of unemployment refers to the unemployment rate that:

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Is due to structural factors in the economy

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Is the lowest possible unemployment rate

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Is caused by cyclical economic factors

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Is the highest possible unemployment rate

Question 21

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures:

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The percentage change in the prices of a basket of goods and services over time

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The average price of all goods and services in an economy

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The percentage of households that experience inflation

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The rate of change in wages

Question 22

Cost-push inflation is primarily caused by:

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Increased production costs

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Increased demand for goods and services

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Expansionary monetary policy

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Structural changes in the economy

Question 23

The Phillips curve illustrates the relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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GDP growth and unemployment

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Inflation and interest rates

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Unemployment and exchange rates

Question 24

The concept of aggregate demand refers to the:

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Total demand for goods and services in an economy

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Demand for individual goods and services

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Supply of goods and services in an economy

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Government's demand for goods and services

Question 25

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

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Exports and Imports

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Consumption

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 26

What is the term for an economy experiencing both high inflation and high unemployment?

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Stagflation

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Recession

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Boom

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Depression

Question 27

What is the primary goal of monetary policy?

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Controlling inflation

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Promoting economic growth

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Reducing unemployment

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Stabilizing the financial system

Question 28

Which of the following is a potential consequence of high inflation?

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Reduced consumer purchasing power

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Increased business investment

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Lower interest rates

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Higher economic growth

Question 29

Which of the following is excluded from the calculation of aggregate expenditure?

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Exports minus imports

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Consumption spending by households

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Investment spending by businesses

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Government spending on goods and services

Question 30

Which of the following supply-side factors can contribute to cost-push inflation?

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Rising production costs, such as higher raw material prices

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Government policies that increase the money supply

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A decrease in consumer spending

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Government subsidies that lower labor costs

Question 31

What is a potential downside of international trade?

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Increased inequality

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Increased economic growth

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Increased consumer choice

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Reduced environmental impact

Question 32

Explain the difference between real GDP and nominal GDP, emphasizing their significance in measuring economic growth.

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Real GDP adjusts for inflation, providing a truer measure of economic growth compared to nominal GDP.

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Real GDP is more useful for comparing economic growth across different time periods due to its inflation adjustment.

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Nominal GDP includes only goods produced domestically, while real GDP includes imported goods.

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Nominal GDP is used exclusively to calculate the unemployment rate.

Question 33

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

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Foreign direct investment

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Consumer spending

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Investment

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Government spending

Question 34

The natural rate of unemployment includes:

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Frictional and structural unemployment

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Cyclical unemployment only

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Seasonal unemployment only

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Cyclical and seasonal unemployment only

Question 35

Which fiscal policy tool can the government use to stimulate economic growth?

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Expansionary fiscal policy

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Contractionary monetary policy

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Expansionary monetary policy

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Contractionary fiscal policy

Question 36

The Phillips Curve suggests an inverse relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Inflation and economic growth

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Inflation and interest rates

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Unemployment and economic growth

Question 37

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mixed economy?

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Private ownership of businesses exists alongside varying degrees of government regulation

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Complete government ownership of all businesses and property

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Central planning by the government

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Complete private ownership without government intervention

Question 38

The primary purpose of macroeconomic policies is to:

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Influence overall economic performance and stability

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Control individual prices and wages

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Determine the distribution of income and wealth

Question 39

The multiplier effect suggests that:

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An initial increase in spending leads to a larger increase in total output and income

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The economy is always at full employment

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Fiscal policy is always more powerful than monetary policy

Question 40

A key assumption of the classical economic model is that:

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

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The economy is inherently unstable and requires constant government intervention

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Full employment is always achievable

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The government has unlimited power to intervene in the economy

Question 41

Which of the following is **not** included in the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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Transfer payments

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Consumer spending

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Government spending

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of fiscal policy?

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To influence economic activity through government spending and tax adjustments.

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To manage the supply of money in circulation.

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To set interest rates

Question 43

Which indicator measures the overall change in prices for goods and services in an economy over time?

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Dow Jones Industrial Average

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Unemployment rate

Question 44

What is the term used to describe an economic condition characterized by both high inflation and low unemployment?

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Stagflation

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Recession

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Equilibrium

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Deflation

Question 45

Which factor is **not** a contributor to economic growth?

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Natural disasters

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Technological advancements

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Enhanced educational attainment

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Increased labor force participation

Question 46

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

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Nominal GDP reflects current prices, whereas real GDP adjusts for inflation.

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Nominal GDP uses market prices, while real GDP uses historical prices.

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Nominal GDP is used for international comparisons, while real GDP is used for domestic comparisons.

Question 47

What is the Phillips Curve primarily used to illustrate?

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The inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment rates.

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The mathematical relationship used to predict economic growth.

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The theoretical link between wages and inflation.

Question 48

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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Fiscal policy

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Taxation

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International trade

Question 49

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

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Government transfer payments

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Business investment

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Consumer spending

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Exports minus imports

Question 50

Economic growth refers to:

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An increase in the real output of an economy over time

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A decrease in the unemployment rate

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An increase in the inflation rate

Question 51

Which of the following is a measure of the percentage of the labor force that is actively looking for work but unable to find a job?

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Unemployment rate

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Interest rate

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GDP growth rate

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Inflation rate

Question 52

Inflation is defined as:

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A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy

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A temporary increase in the price of a specific good or service

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An increase in the demand for money

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A decline in the value of the currency

Question 53

Which of the following is a fiscal policy tool used by the government to stimulate economic growth?

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An increase in government spending

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A currency devaluation

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A tax increase

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An interest rate hike

Question 54

What is the primary role of the central bank in macroeconomic management?

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To control the money supply and interest rates

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To regulate the labor market

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To set the fiscal policy of the government

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To provide social welfare programs

Question 55

Which of the following is a determinant of aggregate demand?

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Consumer expectations

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Government spending only

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Exchange rates only

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Interest rates only

Question 56

What is the potential impact of high inflation on economic growth?

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It can harm economic growth in the long run

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It is always beneficial for economic growth

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It has no effect on economic growth

Question 57

Which of the following is a macroeconomic goal of most governments?

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Stable prices

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Negative economic growth

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High unemployment rate

Question 58

The Phillips curve illustrates the relationship between:

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Inflation and unemployment

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Interest rates and inflation

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GDP growth and inflation

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Unemployment and government spending