Long–Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
Which outcome is most likely when a country pursues aggressive anti-inflation policies without considering output fluctuations?
Depressed aggregate demand leading potentially to recession.
Balanced government budgets due to controlled spending.
Strengthened domestic currency promoting cheaper imports.
Increased competitiveness abroad from predictable pricing.
What would be a consequence of persistent large federal deficits on interest rates over time?
Interest rates are likely to fall significantly.
Only short-term interest rates would decrease slightly.
Interest rates are likely to rise.
There would be no significant change in interest rates.
What does crowding out refer to in macroeconomic terms?
LOWER TAX RATES RESULTING IN DECREASED GOVERNMENT REVENUE.
REDUCTION IN EXPORTS DUE TO A STRONGER NATIONAL CURRENCY.
Increased interest rates reduce private investment due to increased government borrowing.
INCREASED GOVERNMENT SPENDING LEADS TO REDUCED PRIVATE SAVINGS.
If a country is experiencing a high national debt, which fiscal policy action could potentially worsen the debt-to-GDP ratio in the short term?
Raising income tax rates for higher earners.
Increasing government spending without raising taxes.
Reducing non-essential governmental programs.
Decreasing government subsidies to businesses.
What is one potential consequence of issuing government bonds to finance a budget deficit?
It can lead to increased national debt
It always results in a budget surplus
It has no impact on the national debt
It always reduces the national debt
If a nation's economy consistently imports more goods than it exports, this will lead to an increasing:
Savings rate
Inflation rate
Trade deficit
Budget surplus
When a country borrows money to cover its budget deficit, what happens to its national debt?
It increases
It fluctuates based on inflation rates only
It decreases
It stays the same

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What is the difference between a budget deficit and a budget surplus?
A budget deficit is when tax revenues exceed government spending, while a budget surplus is when government spending exceeds tax revenues
A budget deficit and a budget surplus both represent a situation where government spending exceeds tax revenues
A budget deficit and a budget surplus both represent a situation where tax revenues exceed government spending
A budget deficit is when government spending exceeds tax revenues, while a budget surplus is when tax revenues exceed government spending
Which economic concept suggests that excessive government borrowing might lead to higher interest rates?
Multiplier effect.
Crowding out effect.
Absolute advantage.
Comparative advantage.
If the federal government runs a budget deficit, what is the most likely immediate effect on the national debt?
The budget surplus offsets the national debt.
The national debt increases.
The national debt decreases.
The national debt remains unchanged.