1. Ans - from debtors to creditors; a smaller
2. Ans - smaller than the multiplier
3. Ans - r2, Y3
4. Ans - lower; raises; reduces
and that crediters have 1. The debt deflaticn hypothesis explains the fall in income as a...
1. When countries have severe debt problems: fiscal policy is an especially good idea. expansionary fiscal policy can reduce real growth. it makes no difference for fiscal policy. they can continue to borrow forever without any adverse consequences. 2. Increases in government spending financed through additional borrowing will typically: lead to higher taxes. lead to higher interest rates. stimulate both consumption and investment. provide more stimulus than when government spending is financed through higher taxes. 3. In a recession, automatic...
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. When it comes to financial matters, the views of Aristotle can be stated as: a. usury is nature’s way of helping each other. b. the fact that money is barren makes it the ideal medium of exchange. c. charging interest is immoral because money is not productive. d. when you lend money, it grows more money. e. interest is too high if it can’t be paid back. 2. Since 2008, when the monetary base was about $800 billion,...