Question 1

When an economy experiences deflation,investment will:

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A)  decrease,because businesses will not take out loans that will increase in value over time.
B)  increase,because businesses will take out loans that will increase in value.
C)  decrease,because businesses will spend cash instead of borrowing it.
D)  increase,because businesses will spend cash instead of borrowing it.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Inflation rates over the last 40 years have:

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A)  generally decreased around the world.
B)  generally increased around the world.
C)  generally increased for developing nations and decreased for developed nations.
D)  generally decreased for developing nations and increased for developed nations.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

If the real rate of return is 0 percent,and the inflation rate is 3 percent,then the nominal interest rate must be:

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A)  0 percent.
B)  3 percent.
C)  -3 percent.
D)  6 percent.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

According to the quantity theory of money,if the economy were facing inflation,the Fed could combat it by:

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A)  decreasing the supply of money.
B)  increasing the supply of money.
C)  cutting taxes.
D)  increasing taxes.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

High inflation redistributes wealth from:

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A)  those who save to those who borrow.
B)  those who borrow to those who save.
C)  those who borrow to banks.
D)  banks to those who save.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Most economists agree that the best rate of inflation for a stable economy would be about:

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A)  zero.
B)  two percent.
C)  five percent.
D)  seven percent.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Suppose the nominal interest rate is 7 percent annually,and you deposit $1,000.Inflation in the economy throughout the year is 7 percent.At the end of the year,you have earned:

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A)  an increase in your purchasing power.
B)  no increase in your purchasing power.
C)  no increase in your savings.
D)  a decrease in your purchasing power.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

When an economy's actual output is greater than its potential at some point in time,we say that it is experiencing:

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A)  a positive output gap.
B)  a negative output gap.
C)  inflation.
D)  deflation.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The neutrality of money is the idea that:

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A)  aggregate price levels do not affect real outcomes in the economy.
B)  hard money has a neutral effect in the economy.
C)  in real terms,it makes no difference who is spending each dollar.
D)  virtual money has a neutral effect in the economy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

In order to calculate the real interest rate,simply:

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A)  add the rate of inflation to the nominal interest rate.
B)  subtract the rate of inflation from the nominal interest rate.
C)  subtract the nominal interest rate from the rate of inflation.
D)  divide the nominal interest earned by the rate of inflation.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

If an economy produces 3,000 units of output with a money supply of $500 and a velocity of 9,we know the price level must be:

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A)  $1.50.
B)  $2.
C)  $4.50.
D)  $9.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

If the average price level increases 10 percent per year,and the velocity of money is 2,then:

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A)  the inflation rate is 10 percent.
B)  the inflation rate is 5 percent.
C)  the inflation rate is 2 percent.
D)  the velocity of money will increase.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Deflation:

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A)  is a sustained fall in the aggregate price level.
B)  is negative inflation.
C)  is much less common than inflation.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The quantity theory of money states explicitly that:

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A)  the overall quantity of money in existence is determined by the value of money.
B)  the price level is determined by the money supply.
C)  the money supply is determined by the price level.
D)  None of these statements is true.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

If an economy produces 1,000 units of output with a price level of $1 and the money supply (M) is $500,velocity is:

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A)  2.
B)  500.
C)  50.
D)  .5.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Suppose the nominal interest rate is 4 percent annually,and you deposit $1,000.Inflation in the economy throughout the year is 5 percent.At the end of the year,you have earned:

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A)  a real rate of return of 1 percent.
B)  an increase in your purchasing power.
C)  a nominal increase in your savings of $40.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The number of transactions a typical dollar is used in during a given period is called the:

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A)  velocity of money.
B)  transaction rate.
C)  quantity theory of money.
D)  transaction velocity.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Unpredictable inflation can cause businesses:

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A)  to have a hard time planning future production.
B)  to cease production until they know how to adjust for inflation.
C)  to restrict output and stockpile inventory.
D)  None of these statements is true.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The time,money,and effort one has to spend managing cash in the face of inflation is referred to as:

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A)  shoe-leather costs.
B)  menu costs.
C)  tax distortions.
D)  the velocity of inflation.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

If an economy produces 2,500 units of output with a money supply of $500 and a velocity of 10,we know the price level must be:

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A)  $1.
B)  $5.
C)  $2.
D)  $10.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 32: Inflation

If an economy produces 3,000 units of output with a money supply of $500 and a velocity of 9,we know the price level must be:

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Deflation:

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Suppose the nominal interest rate is 4 percent annually,and you deposit $1,000.Inflation in the economy throughout the year is 5 percent.At the end of the year,you have earned:

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The time,money,and effort one has to spend managing cash in the face of inflation is referred to as:

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If an economy produces 1,000 units of output with a price level of $1 and the money supply (M) is $500,velocity is:

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When an economy's actual output is greater than its potential at some point in time,we say that it is experiencing:

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The neutrality of money is the idea that:

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If an economy produces 2,500 units of output with a money supply of $500 and a velocity of 10,we know the price level must be:

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High inflation redistributes wealth from:

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According to the quantity theory of money,if the economy were facing inflation,the Fed could combat it by:

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Inflation rates over the last 40 years have:

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If the real rate of return is 0 percent,and the inflation rate is 3 percent,then the nominal interest rate must be:

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The quantity theory of money states explicitly that:

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Suppose the nominal interest rate is 7 percent annually,and you deposit $1,000.Inflation in the economy throughout the year is 7 percent.At the end of the year,you have earned:

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The number of transactions a typical dollar is used in during a given period is called the:

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When an economy experiences deflation,investment will:

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Unpredictable inflation can cause businesses:

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In order to calculate the real interest rate,simply:

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If the average price level increases 10 percent per year,and the velocity of money is 2,then:

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Most economists agree that the best rate of inflation for a stable economy would be about:

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