National Income and Price Determination
During a period of high government debt, which fiscal policy action should the government prioritize?
Increasing taxes
Increasing government spending
Decreasing taxes
Decreasing government spending
What would be a likely consequence of a contractionary fiscal policy implemented when an economy is at full employment?
It may lead to decreased inflation rates but also result in lower economic growth.
It may produce an immediate surge in exports due to improved terms of trade from currency valuation changes.
It might stimulate increased investment and consumer spending due to lowered interest rates.
It could cause a negative inflation rate or deflation while boosting economic growth significantly.
If the economy is in a severe recession, what fiscal policy action would be most effective in stimulating economic activity?
Decreasing taxes
Decreasing government spending
Increasing government spending
Increasing taxes
If a central bank sets higher than expected interest rates for a longer period than the market had anticipated, what is the likely outcome for economic growth in the next few years?
Accelerated economic growth because of foreign investors being drawn to higher yields on their investments.
Unchanged economic growth as domestic consumers and businesses adapt to different financing strategies.
Stable economic growth as supply-side factors make up for the lack of stimulus from low interest rates.
Lowered economic growth due to constrained borrowing and spending patterns.
Which of the following would be considered a contractionary fiscal policy action?
Decreasing income tax rates.
Increasing taxes.
Increasing government subsidies.
Expanding public works projects.
During an economic expansion, what fiscal policy action should the government take?
Selling government bonds
Increasing government spending
Decreasing taxes
Increasing interest rates
A budget deficit occurs when a government's:
Revenues exceed its expenditures.
Interest rates surpass its growth rate.
Money supply exceeds its reserves.
Expenditures exceed its revenues.

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In which situation would contractionary fiscal policy be most appropriate?
During a period of low economic growth
During an expansionary phase of the business cycle
During a period of high inflation
During a recession with high unemployment
Which form of fiscal stimulus would directly increase consumer spending?
Central bank conducting open market operations
Government selling bonds
Government issue rebate checks to taxpayers
Central bank reducing reserve requirements
What is the primary tool used in fiscal policy to combat recession?
Increasing government spending
Decreasing money supply
Selling government securities
Raising interest rates