Macroeconomics
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ISBN: 9781337617390
Author: Roger A. Arnold
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 16QP
To determine
The problems arising from decline in nominal GDP.
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True or False? In an assigned reading, Milton
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As discussed in class, which of the following was
argued by monetarists of the 1970s?
in a free market economy, central banks
can never effectively manipulate money
supply, because lending activity is subject
to rapid changes
an expansion of the money supply that is
less than the growth of output during the
same period will generally result in
deflation
O effects of changes in money supply are
seen in output before they are seen in
prices
central banks should focus on minimizing
the legal interest rates paid to depositors,
as ensuring the safety of banks was the
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According to Monetarism, when does an increase in money supply change both Real GDP andprice level? In the short run or in the long run? Explain your answer using a diagram.
According to Monetarists, what should the government do if unemployment is 4% and inflation is 12%?
Select one:
a. Decrease the supply of money
b. Decrease government spending
c. Raise taxes
d. Do nothing
e. Lower interest rates
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Macroeconomics
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