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Inflation and Stagflation (continued) — Unit test Answers

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This graph shows changes in GDP and the unemployment rate in the United States in recent years.Which statement most accurately describes the trends shown on this graph?

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A
When GDP falls, unemployment rises.
B
GDP and unemployment have little to do with each other.
C
When GDP rises, unemployment rises as well.
D
GDP and unemployment rise at times of world crises.
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Read the paragraph.Government officials in Country M have determined that they need to take action to encourage the growth of their economy. To do this, they have introduced an incentive policy that offers citizens free education. This is extended to all individuals who sign a contract agreeing to work within their specific industry for the next ten years.Country M hopes to encourage economic growth by investing in

A
education to reduce unemployment and increase production.
B
new technologies to produce goods that are in great demand.
C
resources that can be traded with other nations.
D
research to develop goods that can be sold on a global scale.
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What term is used in macroeconomics to describe the total supply and the total demand?

A
capital
B
inflation
C
aggregate
D
equilibrium
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Which of the following best describes the circular flow model?

A
The model represents the movement of money throughout the economy.
B
The model represents the interactions within sectors.
C
The model represents the flow of goods and services between sectors.
D
The model represents the changing relationships between actors.
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What is the difference between inflation and deflation?

A
Inflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money.
B
Inflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money.
C
Inflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money.
D
Inflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money.
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Cost-push inflation occurs when

A
consumers begin purchasing more goods.
B
producers need more money to make and distribute goods.
C
the government prints more money and pushes prices up.
D
consumers have more money to spend on goods and services.
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How do consumers’ feelings about the economy help contribute to growth?

A
Positive consumer attitudes influence spending habits.
B
Positive consumer attitudes increase job prospects.
C
Positive consumer attitudes inspire increased production.
D
Positive consumer attitudes can end a depression.
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As a result of decreased production, David lost his job designing cars. Which terms can be used to describe David? Select two options.

A
cyclically unemployed
B
domestically unemployed
C
frictionally unemployed
D
structurally unemployed
E
still employed
F
unemployed
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In the circular flow model, factors of production flow to firms. Which of the following are the primary factors of production? Check all that apply.

A
labor
B
capital
C
goods
D
land
E
services
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What decisions does the business cycle help businesses make? Choose four answers.

A
whether to stay at old facilities or move to new facilities
B
whether to grow or shrink the business
C
whether to keep or change products
D
whether to increase or decrease production
E
whether to hire or lay off workers
F
whether to invest or save money
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What is the name of the period when an economy begins to shrink?

A
recession
B
depression
C
recovery
D
peak
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A
nominal measurement
B
consumer price index
C
annual rate
D
US Bureau of Labor statistic
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A
private
B
close
C
factor
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Does a depression always follow a recession?

A
Yes, the trough is always considered a depression.
B
No, a depression is indicated when the recession is exceptionally long.
C
Yes, for recovery to occur, the trough must be reached.
D
No, the economy could decline quickly and bypass recession.
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What are the signs of low inflation? Check all that apply.

A
Demand steadily rises.
B
Demand steadily falls.
C
Prices continue to increase.
D
Prices continue to decrease.
E
The economy grows in a healthy way.
F
The economy stagnates and struggles.

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