#1
What is the primary goal of macroeconomic policy?
Stabilizing the economy
ExplanationAchieving stable economic conditions such as low unemployment and stable prices.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a component of aggregate demand?
Foreign exchange rate
ExplanationForeign exchange rate affects the exchange of goods and services but is not a direct component of aggregate demand.
#3
What is the main tool used by central banks to influence the money supply?
Open market operations
ExplanationCentral banks buy or sell government securities in open markets to control the money supply.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a tool of monetary policy?
Government spending
ExplanationMonetary policy involves controlling the money supply and interest rates, while government spending is a tool of fiscal policy.
#5
What happens to the equilibrium level of income if there is an increase in autonomous consumption?
Equilibrium income increases
ExplanationAutonomous consumption leads to higher overall spending, driving up the equilibrium income.
#6
What effect will a decrease in the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) have on the multiplier effect?
Decrease the multiplier effect
ExplanationWith a lower MPC, individuals save more and spend less of each additional unit of income, reducing the multiplier effect.
#7
What is the Phillips Curve relationship?
Negative relationship between inflation and unemployment
ExplanationAs unemployment decreases, inflation tends to increase, and vice versa, forming a negative relationship.
#8
Which of the following would cause a rightward shift in the aggregate supply curve?
Increase in labor productivity
ExplanationHigher labor productivity allows firms to produce more output at any given price level, shifting the aggregate supply curve to the right.
#9
In the AS-AD model, what is the result of an increase in the money supply?
Increase in both output and price level
ExplanationMore money in circulation leads to increased spending, boosting both output and prices in the short run.
#10
What does the term 'crowding out' refer to in macroeconomics?
Decrease in private investment due to government borrowing
ExplanationGovernment borrowing increases demand for loans, raising interest rates and reducing private investment.
#11
According to Keynesian theory, which factor determines the level of aggregate demand?
Fiscal policy
ExplanationGovernment spending and taxation policies directly influence aggregate demand according to Keynesian theory.
#12
What is the name of the economic model that focuses on the long-run relationship between price levels and real output?
Classical model
ExplanationThe Classical model emphasizes long-term equilibrium and the neutrality of money in influencing real variables.