Long–Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
What impact would an increase in government spending have on the aggregate demand curve if the economy is currently at full employment?
The aggregate demand curve would shift to the right, potentially creating an inflationary gap.
The aggregate demand curve would shift to the left, possibly resulting in a recessionary gap.
The aggregate demand curve remains unchanged as full employment constrains output.
The aggregate demand curve shifts to the right and then immediately back to its original position as automatic stabilizers take effect.
How might an unanticipated decrease in domestic interest rates impact the short-run capital flow into a country?
Capital outflow is likely to increase due to foreign investments becoming relatively more attractive.
Capital inflow decreases slightly before recovering due to long-term confidence in the economy’s stability.
Capital inflow increases as lower interest rates stimulate economic growth, attracting foreign investors.
There is no change in capital flow since interest rate changes influence only domestic investment.
What happens to aggregate demand if the government increases its expenditures while holding taxes constant during a recessionary period?
It increases aggregate demand due to higher overall spending in the economy.
It fluctuates unpredictably as foreign investors adjust their portfolios.
It remains unchanged as increased government spending is offset by lower consumer confidence.
It decreases aggregate demand due to higher national debt interest rates crowding out private investment.
When the government wants to cool down inflation, should it pursue expansionary or contractionary fiscal policy?
Inflation-targeted fiscal policy.
Neutral fiscal policy.
Expansionary fiscal policy.
Contractionary fiscal policy.
What is the primary short-term goal of contractionary fiscal policy?
To decrease aggregate demand and reduce inflation
To increase government spending and reduce the deficit
To increase aggregate demand and reduce unemployment
To decrease taxes and reduce the national debt
Which of the following monetary policies is considered expansionary?
Selling government bonds
Buying government bonds
Increasing the reserve requirement
Raising the discount rate
What is a tool that the Federal Reserve uses to control the money supply?
Import quotas
Fiscal stimulus
Open market operations
Government subsidies

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What is the primary tool of fiscal policy used to combat a recession?
Interest rate reductions
Government spending increases
Currency devaluation
Reserve requirement changes
If the Federal Reserve decides to increase the federal funds rate, what is the likely immediate impact on consumer borrowing?
There is a surge in consumer borrowing due to decreased interest rates.
Consumer saving rates decline sharply as a result of increased confidence.
Consumer borrowing becomes significantly less regulated.
It becomes more expensive for consumers to borrow.
What indicates contractionary fiscal policies being implemented?
Decreased interest rates
Expanded unemployment benefits
Infrastructure projects launched
Increased taxes