Macroeconomics (6th Edition)
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.3.7PA
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Monetary policy tool to curb inflation.
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Growth rate in 2018 for Real GDP= 3.00%
Growth rate in 2018 for Nominal GDP= 6.76%
Growth rate in 2018 for Real GDP per capita = 1.99%
Growth rate in 2018 for Nominal GDP per capita = 5.72%
Suppose the average unemployment rate of Hong Kong from 1999 to 2018 was 4.59%. Which phase of the business cycle best describe Hong Kong’s economic situation in 2018? Briefly explain your answer.
Use the data on real GDP in the following table to answer the questions.
Country
Mexico
France
2017
2018
2019
$4,553
$4,632 $4,630
5,432
5,531 5,613
United States 17,432 18,144 19,092
Note: All values are in billions of domestic currency at constant prices.
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Outlook Database, January 2021.
The country that experienced the highest rate of economic growth during 2018 is
percentage rounded to two decimal places.)
The country that experienced the highest average annual growth rate between 2018 and 2020 is
(Enter your response as a percentage rounded to two decimal places.)
2020
$4,228
5,145
18,423
The country that experienced the largest percentage decline in real during 2020 is
rounded to two decimal places and include a minus sign.)
with a growth rate of %. (Enter your response as a
with an average annual growth rate of
with a growth rate of % (Enter your response as a percentage
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Productivity often rises during economic expansions and falls during economic recessions. Can you think of reasons why? Briefly explain. (Hint: Remember that the level of productivity involves both levels of output and levels of labor input.)
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Macroeconomics (6th Edition)
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