National Income and Price Determination
What could be an unintended consequence of setting minimum efficiency standards for appliances on the short-run aggregate supply?
An upward movement along the same SRAS curve because individual appliance prices will rise.
A rightward shift if consumers purchase more appliances due to increased confidence in their efficiency.
A leftward shift if producers face higher manufacturing costs that cannot be passed on fully.
A decrease in output per unit time at each price level causing the SRAS curve to shift leftward.
In the context of an economy operating below full capacity, what monetary policy approach would best align with maintaining a balance between promoting output growth and controlling inflation expectations?
Swift increase in money supply followed by a sudden reversal once output approaches potential GDP.
Gradual reduction of the central bank's interest rate accompanied by communication on long-term inflation targets.
Which market structure features a large number of buyers and sellers dealing in identical products where each has no influence on price?
Oligopoly
Monopoly
Perfect competition
Monopolistic competition
Contractionary fiscal policy would most likely result from which action?
Cutting corporate tax rates.
Launching new infrastructure projects.
Providing subsidies for businesses to expand operations.
Increasing taxes on corporations and individuals.
How could deflationary pressures influence policymakers' decisions regarding short-run macroeconomic stabilization using fiscal tools?
Adopt a neutral stance and maintain current levels of taxation while observing trends for future adjustments if needed.
Introduce contractionary measures such as raising taxes or reducing investment to dissuade further declines in consumer confidence.
Utilize tightening strategies to diminish circulation of capital and restrict growth to prevent any potential bubbles forming within certain industries or markets.
They may implement expansionary policies like tax cuts or increased government expenditures to counteract declining prices and stimulate the economy.
Which of the following best describes the concept of Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS)?
The aggregate demand for goods and services in an economy at a given price level during a specific time period
All goods and services that firms are willing and able to produce at various price levels
The relationship between the price level and the quantity of goods and services supplied in the long run
The total output that an economy can produce in the long run, regardless of the price level
The implementation of new regulations on carbon emissions would likely cause:
An unpredictable impact on aggregate supply
A decrease in aggregate supply
An increase in aggregate supply
No change in aggregate supply

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How could an improvement in technology influence SRAS?
By shifting it leftward because new technology often requires high initial investments by firms
By making it more vertical since advanced tech can make production less responsive to changes in prices
By having no effect since technological advancements impact long-run growth rather than short-term supply
By shifting it rightward due to enhanced productivity and lower production costs per unit of output
What is a likely short-term consequence of a central bank pursuing an inflation targeting policy?
Rapid increase in the money supply.
Decreased investment due to higher interest rates.
Increased predictability of inflation rates.
Immediate achievement of full employment.
What would most likely cause an outward shift in short run aggregate supply (SRAS) curve?
A decrease in input prices.
An increase in money supply.
A rise in consumer confidence.
Higher interest rates.