Question 1

One of the most crucial ideas in macroeconomics is understanding that:

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A)   zero unemployment is the best way to achieve economic growth.
B)   total expenditures or total income both measure total production of an economy.
C)   economic downturns can be prolonged by fiscal policy.
D)   GNP is the most commonly used measurement of total production.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Rachel decides to buy a house for $200,000. The only thing Rachel needs to do is replace all the gutters for $1,000, which she happily does. How will GDP be affected by Rachel's recent purchases?

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A)   GDP will increase by $199,000.
B)   GDP will increase by $190,000.
C)   GDP will increase by $201,000.
D)   GDP will increase by $1,000.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is a final good?

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A)   Chocolate chips purchased by Nabisco to make Keebler chocolate chip cookies
B)   Chocolate chips purchased by Karen to make chocolate chip cookies for her kids
C)   Chocolate chips purchased by Giordano's to make the skillet chocolate chip cookie on its menu
D)   Semisweet chocolate used to make Cocoa Krispies cerealE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Economists generally use real GDP as a reference point because it:

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A)   captures spending in the underground economy.
B)   is seasonally adjusted for variations in spending habits.
C)   varies less than nominal GDP does.
D)   isolates changes in output.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

All else equal, compared with other countries, an economy with a higher proportion of stay-at-home parents would have:

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A)   a higher level of GDP.
B)   a lower level of GDP
C)   about the same level of GDP.
D)   None of these are true.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is an intermediate good?

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A)   The tomatoes Sally grows in her garden for personal use
B)   The tomatoes Carlos buys at a local farmer's stand to make salsa for a party he's hosting
C)   The tomatoes Tsubasa buys from the grocery store to make BLT sandwiches
D)   The tomatoes a farmer sells to a factory to be used in the production of spaghetti sauceE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Using the income approach to calculating GDP, in a simple closed economy, the national income equals:

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A)   wages + interest + rental income + profits.
B)   wages + interest + government income + profits
C)   wages + government spending + earned interest + investment + profits
D)   wages + interest + rental income - profits.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Attempting to calculate the value of an economy by adding up the value of every good and service produced would lead to:

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A)   overcounting, as the value of intermediate products would be counted twice.
B)   overcounting, as every good sold is marked-up in price.
C)   undercounting, as most goods are not sold in retail markets.
D)   undercounting, as the value of money changes over time.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Yuto is a Japanese citizen working for Toyota at its manufacturing plant located in Tennessee. Yuto's work will contribute toward:

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A)   U.S. GDP, because the location of the plant is in the United States.
B)   Japan's GDP, because he's a Japanese citizen.
C)   Japan's GDP, because he's working for a Japanese firm.
D)   both U.S. and Japan's GDP.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Intermediate goods and services are:

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A)   used only as inputs to produce something else and are not counted as separate items in GDP.
B)   goods or services that consumers buy in parts and are included as separate items in GDP.
C)   used only as inputs to produce something else and are counted as separate items in GDP.
D)   good or services that are not technically complex.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Net exports equal:

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A)   total exports plus total imports.
B)   total imports minus total exports.
C)   total exports minus total imports.
D)   total exports plus total imports, minus tariffs.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is a good that would be counted as consumption in GDP?

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A)   The Subway sandwich Tony ate for lunch
B)   The cake Tony baked at home and shared with his roommate
C)   The money Tony spent on the purchase of a used car
D)   Common stock that Tony purchased for his 401(k) E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

If the GDP per capita of the Vermont Republic is $20,000 and the country has a population of 150,000 people, what is the GDP?

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A)   $1.3 billion
B)   $7.5 billion
C)   $3 billion
D)   $3 millionE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The most commonly used metric for measuring the value of a national economy is:

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A)   gross domestic product (GDP) .
B)   gross national product (GNP) .
C)   gross national income (GNI) .
D)   gross domestic income (GDI) .E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following does not appear in GDP as a part of government spending?

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A)   Clipboards at the Department of Motor Vehicles
B)   Maintenance of government buildings
C)   Social Security payments
D)   City firework displays on Independence DayE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A closed economy is one in which:

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A)   all goods are produced and sold domestically; no outside trade occurs.
B)   all goods are consumed domestically; no goods are exported.
C)   only intermediate goods are sold domestically.
D)   goods are exported, but not imported.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Chiku decides to open a bagel shop in an up-and-coming neighborhood. She decides to buy an old pizza shop for $150,000 and spends $10,000 installing new equipment that will allow her to make bagels instead of pizza. How will Chiku's recent purchases affect GDP?

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A)   Investment will increase by $160,000
B)   Investment will increase by $150,000 and consumption will increase by $10,000
C)   Consumption will increase by $150,000 and investment will increase by $10,000
D)   Investment will increase by $10,000E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

GDP per capita:

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A)   is an average income per person in an economy.
B)   tells us about how output is allocated within an economy.
C)   helps us decide what can be bought with a given amount of money in an economy.
D)   All of these are true.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a U.S. import?

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A)   A French bottle of wine consumed by an American
B)   An HP computer, made in the United States, purchased by a U.S. college student who plans to study abroad in France
C)   A bushel of apples that Canadians pick and enjoy in Vermont
D)   An HP computer, made in the United States, purchased by a French studentE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is a final service?

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A)   A new tire used to replace a flat tired
B)   A used car
C)   Getting the oil changed in your car
D)   Tires purchased by Ford to put on their new ExplorersE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 7: Measuringgdp

Which of the following is a good that would be counted as consumption in GDP?

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Which of the following is a final service?

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Which of the following is a final good?

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The most commonly used metric for measuring the value of a national economy is:

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Rachel decides to buy a house for $200,000. The only thing Rachel needs to do is replace all the gutters for $1,000, which she happily does. How will GDP be affected by Rachel's recent purchases?

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Attempting to calculate the value of an economy by adding up the value of every good and service produced would lead to:

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Yuto is a Japanese citizen working for Toyota at its manufacturing plant located in Tennessee. Yuto's work will contribute toward:

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GDP per capita:

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Intermediate goods and services are:

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Economists generally use real GDP as a reference point because it:

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Net exports equal:

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A closed economy is one in which:

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All else equal, compared with other countries, an economy with a higher proportion of stay-at-home parents would have:

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Which of the following does not appear in GDP as a part of government spending?

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If the GDP per capita of the Vermont Republic is $20,000 and the country has a population of 150,000 people, what is the GDP?

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Using the income approach to calculating GDP, in a simple closed economy, the national income equals:

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Which of the following is an example of a U.S. import?

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Which of the following is an intermediate good?

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Chiku decides to open a bagel shop in an up-and-coming neighborhood. She decides to buy an old pizza shop for $150,000 and spends $10,000 installing new equipment that will allow her to make bagels instead of pizza. How will Chiku's recent purchases affect GDP?

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One of the most crucial ideas in macroeconomics is understanding that:

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