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Quiz 4
| Question 1 (1.0 points) |
| Which of the following best defines the LM curve? |
- illustrates the effects of changes in i on desired money holdings by individuals
- the combinations of i and Y that maintain equilibrium in financial markets
- illustrates the effects of changes in i on investment
- the combinations of i and Y that maintain equilibrium in the goods market
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| Question 2 (1.0 points) |
| A reduction in government spending will cause: |
- the IS curve to shift rightward, and the LM curve to shift up.
- the IS curve to shift leftward.
- the IS curve to shift rightward.
- the LM curve to shift up.
- the LM curve to shift down.
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| Question 3 (1.0 points) |
| A reasonable dynamic assumption for the IS-LM model is that: |
- adjustment to the new IS-LM equilibrium is instantaneous after an LM shift, but not after an IS shift.
- the economy is always on the IS curve, but moves only slowly to the LM curve.
- the economy is always on both the IS and LM curves.
- the economy is always on the LM curve, but moves only slowly to the IS curve.
- the money market is quick to adjust, but the bond market adjusts more slowly.
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| Question 4 (1.0 points) |
| If the demand for money is very sensitive to the interest rate, then: |
- the IS curve should be relatively flat.
- the LM curve should be relatively steep.
- the IS curve should be relatively steep.
- neither the IS nor the LM curve will be affected.
- the LM curve should be relatively flat.
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| Question 5 (1.0 points) |
| A reduction in government spending will cause: |
- a leftward shift in the IS curve.
- a downward shift in the LM curve.
- an upward shift in the LM curve.
- a rightward shift in the IS curve.
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| Question 6 (1.0 points) |
| Suppose the economy is operating on the LM curve but not on the IS curve. Given this information, we know that: |
- the money market and bond markets are in equilibrium and the goods market is not in equilibrium.
- neither the money, bond, nor goods markets are in equilibrium.
- the goods market is in equilibrium and the money market is not in equilibrium.
- the money market and goods market are in equilibrium and the bond market is not in equilibrium.
- the money, bond and goods markets are all in equilibrium.
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| Question 7 (1.0 points) |
| Which of the following describes the policy mix of post-unification Germany? |
- contractionary fiscal, expansionary monetary
- contractionary fiscal, contractionary monetary
- expansionary fiscal, contractionary monetary
- expansionary fiscal, expansionary monetary
- none of the above
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| Question 8 (1.0 points) |
| Which of the following best describes the Clinton-Greenspan policy mix? |
- expansionary monetary, expansionary fiscal
- expansionary monetary, contractionary fiscal
- contractionary monetary, expansionary fiscal
- contractionary monetary, contractionary fiscal
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| Question 9 (1.0 points) |
| The "real money supply" is: |
- the stock of money measured in terms of goods, not dollars.
- the money supply after subtracting counterfeit bills.
- the stock of high powered money only.
- currency in circulation only.
- the actual quantity of money, rather than the officially reported quantity.
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| Question 10 (1.0 points) |
| The IS represents: |
- the single level of output where financial markets are in equilibrium.
- the single level of output where the goods market is in equilibrium.
- the combinations of output and the interest rate where the goods market is in equilibrium.
- the combinations of output and the interest rate where the money market is in equilibrium.
- none of the above
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| Question 11 (1.0 points) |
| Based on our understanding of the IS-LM model, we know with certainty that the policy mix of Clinton-Greenspan would have resulted in: |
- a reduction in the interest rate.
- an increase in output.
- an increase in the interest rate.
- a reduction in output.
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| Question 12 (1.0 points) |
| A Fed purchase of securities will most likely have which of the following effects? |
- a leftward shift in the IS curve
- a downward shift in the LM curve
- an upward shift in the LM curve
- a rightward shift in the IS curve
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| Question 13 (1.0 points) |
| Assume that investment does NOT depend on the interest rate. A reduction in government spending will cause which of the following for this economy? |
- no change in investment
- an increase in investment
- no change in the interest rate
- no change in output
- none of the above
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| Question 14 (1.0 points) |
| The IS curve will NOT shift when which of the following occurs? |
- a reduction in the interest rate
- a reduction in government spending
- a reduction in consumer confidence
- all of the above
- none of the above
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| Question 15 (1.0 points) |
| Which of the following best defines the IS curve? |
- illustrates the effects of changes in i on investment
- the combinations of i and Y that maintain equilibrium in financial markets
- the combinations of i and Y that maintain equilibrium in the goods market
- illustrates the effects of changes in i on desired money holdings by individuals
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| Question 16 (1.0 points) |
| Based on our understanding of the IS-LM model that takes into account dynamics, we know that a reduction in the money supply will cause: |
- an immediate increase in i and no initial change in Y.
- an immediate drop in Y and immediate increase in i.
- a gradual increase in i and gradual reduction in Y.
- none of the above
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| Question 17 (1.0 points) |
| Suppose there is a simultaneous tax cut and open market sale of bonds. Which of the following must occur as a result of this? |
- Output increases.
- Output decreases.
- Both output and the interest rate increase.
- The interest rate decreases.
- The interest rate increases.
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| Question 18 (1.0 points) |
| Which of the following occurs as the economy moves rightward along the LM curve? |
- An increase in output causes an increase in money demand.
- A reduction in the interest rate causes investment spending to increase.
- A reduction in the interest rate causes an increase in the money supply.
- A reduction in the interest rate causes money demand to increase.
- An increase in output causes an increase in demand for goods.
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| Question 19 (1.0 points) |
| An increase in the aggregate price level, P, will most likely have which of the following effects? |
- a leftward shift in the IS curve
- a rightward shift in the IS curve
- an upward shift in the LM curve
- a downward shift in the LM curve
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| Question 20 (1.0 points) |
| The IS curve will shift when which of the following occurs? |
- a reduction in consumer confidence
- an increase in taxes
- a reduction in government spending
- all of the above
- none of the above
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| Question 21 (1.0 points) |
| Based on our understanding of the IS-LM model, we know that a tax cut: |
- may cause investment spending to increase or decrease.
- must cause investment spending to decrease.
- a reduction in money demand and a reduction in the interest rate.
- must cause investment spending to increase.
- will cause no change in investment spending.
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| Question 22 (1.0 points) |
| Based on our understanding of the IS-LM model that takes into account dynamics, we know that a reduction in government spending will cause: |
- an immediate reduction in i and no initial change in Y.
- a gradual reduction in i and an immediate reduction in Y.
- a gradual reduction in i and gradual reduction in Y.
- an immediate drop in Y and immediate increase in i.
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| Question 23 (1.0 points) |
| A reduction in the aggregate price level, P, will most likely have which of the following effects? |
- a rightward shift in the IS curve
- a leftward shift in the IS curve
- a downward shift in the LM curve
- an upward shift in the LM curve
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| Question 24 (1.0 points) |
| A tax cut must cause which of the following? |
- a reduction in investment
- an increase in investment
- no change in investment
- none of the above
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| Question 25 (1.0 points) |
| Suppose the economy is operating on neither the IS nor LM curve. Given this information, we know that: |
- the goods market is not in equilibrium.
- financial markets are not in equilibrium.
- the money market is not in equilibrium.
- the bond market is not in equilibrium.
- all of the above
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