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If the government is required to balance the budget and the economy falls into a recession , then cut spending equal to the reduction in tax revenue. Hence, option(D) is correct.
The negative consequence of the recession are magnified . Hence, option(A) is correct.
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If the government is required to balance the budget and the economy falls into a recession,...
(6) Imagine that the economy is in a recession. Which one of the following tactics is...
(6) Imagine that the economy is in a recession. Which one of the following tactics is a way to increase output by shifting aggregate demand outward? Raising taxes to increase the government surplus Increasing government spending Increasing the required reserve ratio Imposing tariffs on foreign goods (7) In the short run, supply shocks cause prices to __________ and the quantity demanded to __________. increase; increase increase; decrease decrease; increase decrease; decrease (8) Good deflation...
1. When countries have severe debt problems: fiscal policy is an especially good idea. expansionary fiscal...
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Assume that a hypothetical economy with an MPC of 0.8 is experiencing severe recession. a. By...
Assume that a hypothetical economy with an MPC of 0.8 is experiencing severe recession. a. By how much would government spending have to rise to shift the aggregate demand curve rightward by $25 billion? billion How large a tax cut would be needed to achieve the same increase in aggregate demand? Instructions: Round your answer to 2 decimal places and enter your answer as a positive number. Tax cut - ARRASANTA billion. b. Determine one possible combination of government spending...
1. To stimulate economic activity during a severe recession, the strongest appropriate fiscal policy is: a....
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1) Suppose that the national economy is experiencing a recession with an estimated recessionary gap of...
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1. If the economy is at full employment, increases in government spending: A) have a multiplier...
1. If the economy is at full employment, increases in government spending: A) have a multiplier effect on equilibrium output. B) have no effect on the aggregate price level. C) are primarily absorbed by price increases. D) reduce aggregate output. 2. Which of the following measures is NOT an example of discretionary fiscal policy? A) The unemployment compensation program pays out more money as unemployment rates rise. B) Tax rates are increased in the hope of slowing down the rate...
Assume that a hypothetical economy with an MPC of 0.8 is experiencing severe recession. Instructions: In...
Assume that a hypothetical economy with an MPC of 0.8 is
experiencing severe recession.
Instructions: In part a, round your answers to 2 decimal
places. Enter your answers as positive numbers. In part b, enter
your answers as whole numbers.
a. By how much would government spending have to rise to shift
the aggregate demand curve rightward by $50 billion?
___billion
How large a tax cut would be needed to achieve the same
increase in aggregate demand?
___billion
b. Determine...
Suppose a decrease in aggregate demand shifts the economy from equilibrium to P, and Y. Price Level ................
Suppose a decrease in aggregate demand shifts the economy from equilibrium to P, and Y. Price Level ............. Y, Y Real GDP a. Which of the following events would likely chuse the decrease in aggregate demand? Personal consumption falls as workers become concerned about future employment prospects Gross investment increases as capital units become fully utilized. Imports decrease due to increased foreign prices. a. Which of the following events would likely cause the decrease in aggregate demand? Personal consumption falls...
5. If data indicate the economy is in recession and members of Congress are working to...
5. If data indicate the economy is in recession and members of Congress are working to pass legislation to encourage economic growth, which of the following has almost certainly occurred? a. Realization of results b. Recognition of change in the economy c. Implementation of policy d. Analysis of policy's effectiveness 6. Which of the following is a significant decline in general economic activity over an extended period that includes declining real income and rising unemployment? a. A business cycle b....
Suppose a decrease in aggregate demand shifts the economy from equilibrium to P4 and Y1. LRAS...
Suppose a decrease in aggregate demand shifts the economy from equilibrium to P4 and Y1. LRAS Price Level AD Y Y* Real GDP a. Which of the following events would likely cause the decrease in aggregate demand? Personal consumption falls as workers become concerned about future employment prospects. Gross Investment Increases as capital units become fully utilized. Imports decrease due to Increased foreign prices b. A decrease in aggregate demand is of policy concern due to the increase in the...
Assume that a hypothetical economy with an MPC of 0.8 is experiencing severe recession. a. By how much would government spending have to rise to shift the aggregate demand curve rightward by $25 billion? billion How large a tax cut would be needed to achieve the same increase in aggregate demand? Instructions: Round your answer to 2 decimal places and enter your answer as a positive number. Tax cut - ARRASANTA billion. b. Determine one possible combination of government spending...
1. To stimulate economic activity during a severe recession, the strongest appropriate fiscal policy is: a. an increase in taxes and/or an increase in government spending b. an increase in taxes and/or a decrease in government spending c. a decrease in taxes and/or an increase in government spending d. a decrease in taxes and/or a decrease in government spending e. a decrease in government purchases and/or a decrease in transfer payments 2. An increase in income tax rates: a. makes...
1. If the economy is at full employment, increases in government spending: A) have a multiplier effect on equilibrium output. B) have no effect on the aggregate price level. C) are primarily absorbed by price increases. D) reduce aggregate output. 2. Which of the following measures is NOT an example of discretionary fiscal policy? A) The unemployment compensation program pays out more money as unemployment rates rise. B) Tax rates are increased in the hope of slowing down the rate...
Assume that a hypothetical economy with an MPC of 0.8 is
experiencing severe recession.
Instructions: In part a, round your answers to 2 decimal
places. Enter your answers as positive numbers. In part b, enter
your answers as whole numbers.
a. By how much would government spending have to rise to shift
the aggregate demand curve rightward by $50 billion?
___billion
How large a tax cut would be needed to achieve the same
increase in aggregate demand?
___billion
b. Determine...
Suppose a decrease in aggregate demand shifts the economy from equilibrium to P, and Y. Price Level ............. Y, Y Real GDP a. Which of the following events would likely chuse the decrease in aggregate demand? Personal consumption falls as workers become concerned about future employment prospects Gross investment increases as capital units become fully utilized. Imports decrease due to increased foreign prices. a. Which of the following events would likely cause the decrease in aggregate demand? Personal consumption falls...
Suppose a decrease in aggregate demand shifts the economy from equilibrium to P4 and Y1. LRAS Price Level AD Y Y* Real GDP a. Which of the following events would likely cause the decrease in aggregate demand? Personal consumption falls as workers become concerned about future employment prospects. Gross Investment Increases as capital units become fully utilized. Imports decrease due to Increased foreign prices b. A decrease in aggregate demand is of policy concern due to the increase in the...
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