Question 1

Figure 21-5.On the figure,MS represents money supply and MD represents money demand. 
-Refer to Figure 21-5.What is measured along the vertical axis of the graph?

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A)   the quantity of output
B)   the amount of crowding out
C)   the interest rate
D)   the price levelE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

According to John Maynard Keynes,

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A)   the demand for money in a country is determined entirely by that nation's central bank.
B)   the supply of money in a country is determined by the overall wealth of the citizens of that country.
C)   the interest rate adjusts to balance the supply of,and demand for,money.
D)   the interest rate adjusts to balance the supply of,and demand for,goods and services.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

According to liquidity preference theory,a decrease in the price level causes the interest rate to

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A)   increase,which increases the quantity of goods and services demanded.
B)   increase,which decreases the quantity of goods and services demanded.
C)   decrease,which increases the quantity of goods and services demanded.
D)   decrease,which decreases the quantity of goods and services demanded.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Assume the MPC is 0.80.The multiplier is

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A)   0.80.
B)   1.25.
C)   4.25.
D)   5.00.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Other things the same,a decrease in the U.S.interest rate

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A)   induces firms to invest more.
B)   shifts money demand to the left.
C)   makes the U.S.dollar appreciate.
D)   increases the opportunity cost of holding dollars.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Who asserted that "the Federal Reserve's job is to take away the punch bowl just as the party gets going?"

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A)   president George W.Bush
B)   president John F.Kennedy
C)   economist John Maynard Keynes
D)   former chairman of the Federal Reserve System William McChesney MartinE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

During recessions,the government tends to run a budget deficit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Keynes argued that

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A)   irrational waves of pessimism cause decreases in aggregate demand and increases in unemployment.
B)   irrational waves of optimism cause decreases in aggregate demand and decreases in aggregate supply.
C)   changes in business and consumer expectations generally stabilize the economy.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Changes in the interest rate bring the money market into equilibrium according to

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A)   both liquidity preference theory and classical theory.
B)   neither liquidity preference theory nor classical theory.
C)   liquidity preference theory,but not classical theory.
D)   classical theory,but not liquidity preference theory.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

An increase in government purchases is likely to

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A)   decrease interest rates.
B)   result in a net decrease in aggregate demand.
C)   crowd out investment spending by business firms.
D)   decrease money demand.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

In response to the sharp decline in stock prices in October 1987,the Federal Reserve

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A)   increased interest rates,and the economy avoided a recession.
B)   increased interest rates,but the economy was unable to avoid a recession.
C)   decreased interest rates,and the economy avoided a recession.
D)   decreased interest rates,but the economy was unable to avoid a recession.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Marcus is of the opinion that the theory of liquidity preference explains the determination of the interest rate very well.Most economists would say that Marcus's opinion is

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A)   Keynesian in nature,and that his view is more valid for the long run than for the short run.
B)   classical in nature,and that his view is more valid for the long run than for the short run.
C)   Keynesian in nature,and that his view is more valid for the short run than for the long run.
D)   classical in nature,and that his view is more valid for the short run than for the long run.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Assume the MPC is 0.75.Assuming only the multiplier effect matters,a decrease in government purchases of $100 billion will shift the aggregate demand curve to the

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A)   left by $200 billion.
B)   left by $400 billion.
C)   right by $800 billion.
D)   None of the above is correct.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following claims concerning the importance of effects that explain the slope of the U.S.aggregate-demand curve is correct?

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A)   The exchange-rate effect is relatively small because exports and imports are a small part of real GDP.
B)   The interest-rate effect is relatively small because investment spending is not very responsive to interest rate changes.
C)   The wealth effect is relatively large because money holdings are a significant portion of most households' wealth.
D)   None of the above is correct.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Describe the process in the money market by which the interest rate reaches its equilibrium value if it starts above equilibrium.

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If the interest rate is above equilibriu...

Question 16

In which of the following cases does the aggregate-demand curve shift to the right?

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A)   The price level rises,causing the interest rate to fall.
B)   The price level falls,causing the interest rate to fall.
C)   The money supply increases,causing the interest rate to fall.
D)   The money supply decreases,causing the interest rate to fall.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

If the inflation rate is zero,then the nominal and real interest rate are the same.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If it were not for the automatic stabilizers in the U.S.economy,

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A)   the Federal Reserve would have less reason than it has now to monitor stock prices.
B)   it would be more desirable than it is now for the Federal Reserve to target an interest rate.
C)   a strict balanced-budget rule would be more desirable than it is now.
D)   output and employment would probably be more volatile than they are now.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

If the Fed increases the money supply,

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A)   the interest rate increases,which tends to raise stock prices.
B)   the interest rate increases,which tends to reduce stock prices.
C)   the interest rate decreases,which tends to raise stock prices.
D)   the interest rate decreases,which tends to reduce stock prices.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The theory of liquidity preference is most helpful in understanding

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A)   the wealth effect.
B)   the exchange-rate effect.
C)   the interest-rate effect.
D)   misperceptions theory.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 34: The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Demand

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