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If the economy's AS curve is completely horizontal,the multiplier in the AD/AS model is


A) infinitely large.
B) equal to the simple multiplier.
C) smaller than the simple multiplier.
D) is zero.
E) negative.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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If the economy's AS curve is upward sloping,a negative shock to aggregate demand will result in


A) an increase in prices and no change in real GDP.
B) a decrease in prices but no change in real GDP.
C) an increase in real GDP and no change in prices.
D) an increase in both real GDP and prices.
E) a decrease in both real GDP and prices.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Suppose there is an exogenous increase in the domestic price level.Which of the individuals listed below would experience an increase in wealth?


A) a person with a 25-year home mortgage
B) a person with cash under the mattress
C) a person with deposits in a bank savings account
D) a person with a government bond that promises to pay the holder $1000,5 years hence
E) a person with a corporate bond that promises to repay the face value of the bond in the future

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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Consider two economies,A and B.Economy A has a marginal propensity to consume of 0.9,a net tax rate of 0.2 and a marginal propensity to import of 0.2.Economy B has a marginal propensity to consume of 0.7,a net tax rate of 0.2 and a marginal propensity to import of 0.2.Suppose there is an increase in autonomous investment of $5 billion in each of these economies.Which of the following statements is true?


A) There is a larger decrease in real GDP in Economy B as a result of the change in autonomous investment.
B) There is a larger decrease in real GDP in Economy A as a result of the change in autonomous investment.
C) There is a larger increase in real GDP in Economy B as a result of the change in autonomous investment.
D) There is a larger increase in real GDP in Economy A as a result of the change in autonomous investment.
E) There is an equal effect on real GDP in Economies A and B as a result of the increase in autonomous investment.

F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following could cause a leftward shift of the aggregate demand (AD) curve?


A) an increase in desired exports
B) an increase in government purchases
C) an increase in government transfer payments to households
D) an increase in the net tax rate
E) an increase in desired investment

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Consider the AD/AS model in which the price level varies.In this case,the multiplier is ________ the simple multiplier.


A) larger than
B) smaller than
C) definitionally the same as
D) not comparable to
E) equal to

F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

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Consider the basic AD/AS model.Suppose that high-school graduates have better computing skills than did graduates in the past,resulting in an increase in average labour productivity.This change will


A) shift the AS curve to the left.
B) shift the AS curve to the right.
C) shift the AD curve to the left.
D) shift the AD curve to the right.
E) cause a movement along the AS curve to the right.

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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  FIGURE 23-1 Refer to Figure 23-1.Assume the economy is initially in equilibrium with desired aggregate expenditure equal to real GDP at point V.The price level is P<sub>0</sub>.The corresponding point on the aggregate demand curve is point A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. E) E. FIGURE 23-1 Refer to Figure 23-1.Assume the economy is initially in equilibrium with desired aggregate expenditure equal to real GDP at point V.The price level is P0.The corresponding point on the aggregate demand curve is point


A) A.
B) B.
C) C.
D) D.
E) E.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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In building a macro model with an AS curve,it is assumed that producers will


A) increase prices without changing their output.
B) decrease their prices without changing output.
C) decrease their prices when they expand output.
D) produce as much as possible at the existing price level.
E) produce more output only if prices rise.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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  FIGURE 23-1 Refer to Figure 23-1.Assume the economy is initially in equilibrium with desired aggregate expenditure equal to real GDP at point V.The price level is P<sub>0</sub>.Now,suppose the AE curve shifts to AE<sup>2</sup> and we move to a new equilibrium level of GDP at Y<sub>2</sub> and point C on AD<sup>0</sup>.A possible cause of this change in equilibrium is A) an increase in autonomous consumption. B) an increase in desired investment. C) an exogenous fall in the price level. D) an exogenous rise in the price level. E) an increase in desired net exports. FIGURE 23-1 Refer to Figure 23-1.Assume the economy is initially in equilibrium with desired aggregate expenditure equal to real GDP at point V.The price level is P0.Now,suppose the AE curve shifts to AE2 and we move to a new equilibrium level of GDP at Y2 and point C on AD0.A possible cause of this change in equilibrium is


A) an increase in autonomous consumption.
B) an increase in desired investment.
C) an exogenous fall in the price level.
D) an exogenous rise in the price level.
E) an increase in desired net exports.

F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

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Consider the economy's aggregate supply curve.Other things being equal,firms' unit costs will tend to increase if


A) there is a reduction in the price of oil.
B) the government reduces payroll taxes.
C) wage increases exceed productivity increases.
D) wages rise.
E) wage and price controls are in effect.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

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The economy's AS curve is often assumed to be relatively flat at low levels of real GDP.The underlying reasoning is that


A) consumer demand for most goods tends to be non-responsive to price when output is low.
B) consumer demand for most goods tends to be very responsive to price when output is low.
C) at low levels of output,firms are faced with unused capacity and thus can increase output without significantly increasing their costs.
D) the price level is constant.
E) profits are normally high in this section of the AS curve,so firms are willing to expand output.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following would cause a positive aggregate demand shock,but leave the aggregate supply curve unaffected?


A) A free trade agreement between Canada and Europe that leads Canadian businesses to increase investment expenditures.
B) A severe drought lasting for six months that destroys agricultural and forestry production.
C) A medical report confirming that improved health for Canadian workers caused fewer lost days of production.
D) An improvement in the computer literacy of workers.
E) A substantial increase in world oil prices.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Consider the relationship between the AE curve and the AD curve.A rise in the amount of desired consumption,investment,government purchases,or net exports at any given level of national income


A) causes a movement along the AD curve.
B) causes a movement along the AE curve.
C) causes a shift of the AE curve but no movement of the AD curve.
D) shifts the AD curve to the left.
E) shifts the AD curve to the right.

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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Consider the following news headline: "Threat of widespread labour unrest leads to generous wage increases in several industries." Choose the statement below that best describes the likely macroeconomic effects.


A) The AS curve shifts to the left; the price level rises and real GDP falls.
B) The AS curve shifts to the right; the price level falls and real GDP rises.
C) The AD curve shifts to the left; the price level falls and real GDP falls.
D) The AD curve shifts to the right; the price level rises and real GDP rises.
E) The AD and AS curves both shift to the left; the effect on the price level is indeterminate and real GDP falls.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following statements about the economy's aggregate demand curve is correct? All points on the AD curve


A) correspond to a particular point on industry demand curves for a particular product.
B) relate a particular price level to the total demand for output at that price level.
C) show only changes in relative prices and quantities.
D) show the direct relationship between the price level and net exports.
E) show the direct relationship between the price level and the demand for consumer goods.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

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An aggregate demand shock will have a large effect on real GDP and a small effect on the price level when


A) the AS curve is steep.
B) the AD curve intersects the AS curve on the downward-sloping portion of the AS curve.
C) the AS curve is close to horizontal.
D) the AS curve is vertical.
E) the AD curve is steep.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

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  FIGURE 23-5 Refer to Figure 23-5.Suppose that an increase in government purchases by 50 causes the AD curve to shift to the right,as shown.The simple multiplier is ________ and the multiplier is ________. A) 6; 1.2 B) 2.8; 1.2 C) 4; 1.2 D) 4; 2.8 E) 4; 3.2 FIGURE 23-5 Refer to Figure 23-5.Suppose that an increase in government purchases by 50 causes the AD curve to shift to the right,as shown.The simple multiplier is ________ and the multiplier is ________.


A) 6; 1.2
B) 2.8; 1.2
C) 4; 1.2
D) 4; 2.8
E) 4; 3.2

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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