Long–Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
What is an example of human capital?
Factories and machinery used for production.
Stocks and bonds owned by individuals.
Skills acquired through education and training.
The country’s reserves of natural resources like oil or timber.
How might inflation targeting in the long term contribute to price stability in an economy?
It leads to immediate deflationary pressures across all sectors.
It causes persistent hyperinflation due to excessive money supply.
It creates short-term economic booms followed by busts.
It anchors inflation expectations, reducing volatility.
What is the significance of saving in relation to economic growth?
Saving primarily affects aggregate output
Saving has no impact on economic growth
Saving is important for investing in factors that contribute to economic growth
Saving is only necessary for government policies
Which of the following best explains why investment in research and development (R&D) is crucial for enhancing economic growth?
Investment in R&D typically yields immediate returns that boost current consumption.
High spending on R&D diverts funds away from essential public services hindering growth.
Less focus on R&D encourages broader distribution of existing technologies improving accessibility.
Investment in R&D promotes technological advances that increase production efficiency.
What role does human capital play in achieving long-term economic growth through inflation targeting policies?
Human capital increases productivity which can complement stable prices for sustained growth.
Companies invest less in training employees fearing cost-induced uncertainty during target implementation.
Border controls tighten limiting skilled immigration based on perceived employment risks post-inflation targeting.
Universities slash tuition fees significantly anticipating deflation from strict monetary measures.
Which term refers to the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country?
Median income
Poverty line
Fiscal deficit
Real wage
In what way might corrective taxes designed for negative externality reduction have an impact on human capital formation?
Immediate wage decreases across affected industries might discourage workforce education enhancement.
Greater revenue generation allows immediate increases in educational spending without trade-offs.
Increased cost burdens could drive industries abroad, reducing domestic education investments.
Lower pollution levels could improve health outcomes leading to greater labor productivity.

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What does an outward shift of a country's production possibilities frontier (PPF) typically indicate?
A decrease in resources
Higher consumer prices
An increase in unemployment
Economic growth
What determines productivity according to the aggregate production function model?
Real GDP per capita and investment levels
Natural resources and technology advancements
Aggregate employment and aggregate output
Technology, physical capital, and human capital per worker
Which government policy is most directly aimed at promoting economic growth?
Sales Taxes
Investment tax credits
Price Ceilings
Import Quotas