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Which of the following reflects the basic concept of the equation of exchange?


A) MV = PY
B) Change in equilibrium real GDP = Change in autonomous spending × 1/(1 - MPC)
C) Potential change in M1 = Change in excess reserves × (1/r)
D) Unemployment rate = Number of unemployed / Number in labor force

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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The theory that a given change in the money supply leads to a proportional change in the price level in the long run is known as the:


A) equation of money theory.
B) quantity theory of money.
C) M1 theory.
D) money supply theory.

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Over the past year, Macroland's economy experienced several changes. Money supply grew by 2.5%, velocity grew by 0.5%, real GDP grew by 2%, and employment grew by 1%. According to the equation of exchange, what growth rate in nominal GDP would be expected in Macroland for this time period?


A) 0%
B) 1.5%
C) 1%
D) 3%

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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The Venn diagram shows real variables versus nominal variables, where both nominal and real variables play roles in the business cycle. All the following are examples of nominal variables, EXCEPT: The Venn diagram shows real variables versus nominal variables, where both nominal and real variables play roles in the business cycle. All the following are examples of nominal variables, EXCEPT:   A)  inflation. B)  deflation C)  innovation D)  GDP


A) inflation.
B) deflation
C) innovation
D) GDP

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Mario thinks that nominal interest rates will increase or decrease by the same amount that the expected inflation rate increases or decreases. Economists would say that Mario believes in:


A) the money illusion.
B) interest reform.
C) the Fisher effect.
D) the classical dichotomy.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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When considering money supply and money demand, the price of money is measured:


A) through the value set by central bankers.
B) through the average wage rate.
C) by its purchasing power.
D) by its productivity.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which statement is NOT consistent with monetary neutrality?


A) It is most applicable to long-run situations.
B) The amount of money has no effect on the economy.
C) Changes in the money supply will change the price level.
D) Output is not affected by the money supply in the long run.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Why do most economists believe in the neutrality of money?

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Monetary neutrality is the belief that t...

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(Table 2: Income and Consumer Price Index Data for Four Cities, 2008 and 2018) Table 2 provides income and Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for four cities for two years. Citizens of which city would be suffering from the money illusion if they claimed that they were better-off financially in 2018?  Table 2: Income and Consumer Price Index Data for Four Cities, 2008 and 2018 City A  City B  City C  City D 2008 average  income $40,000$70,000$85,000$100,0002008 CPI 120130901002018 average  income $65,000$100,000$160,000$160,0002018 CPI 150150160170\begin{array}{c}\text { Table 2: Income and Consumer Price Index Data for Four Cities, } 2008 \text { and } 2018\\\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline \quad \quad \quad & \text { City A } \quad \quad \quad & \text { City B } \quad \quad \quad & \text { City C } \quad \quad \quad & \text { City D } \quad \quad \\\hline \begin{array}{c}2008 \text { average } \\\text { income }\end{array} & \$ 40,000 & \$ 70,000 & \$ 85,000 & \$ 100,000 \\\hline 2008 \text { CPI } & 120 & 130 & 90 & 100 \\\hline \begin{array}{c}2018 \text { average } \\\text { income }\end{array} & \$ 65,000 & \$ 100,000 & \$ 160,000 & \$ 160,000 \\\hline 2018 \text { CPI } & 150 & 150 & 160 & 170 \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}


A) city A
B) city B
C) city C
D) city D

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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If velocity is relatively stable, then changes in the money supply:


A) relate negatively to changes in real GDP.
B) cause negatively related changes in nominal GDP.
C) relate positively to changes in nominal GDP.
D) cause positively related changes in illusion neutrality.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Extremely rapid increases in the average price level are known as:


A) the money illusion.
B) megaflation.
C) deflation.
D) hyperinflation.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Why did Germany experience hyperinflation after World War I?


A) The supply of output was extremely limited due to capital destroyed during the war.
B) After the war, consumers spent heavily due to demand that had been building during the war.
C) The flood of foreign aid increased spending in the country.
D) To pay off war debts, the government increased the money supply.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Monetary policy affects _____ but does NOT affect:


A) nominal variables; short-run business cycles.
B) real GDP in the long-run; short-run business cycles.
C) real GDP in the long-run; nominal variables.
D) short-run business cycles; real GDP in the long-run.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The velocity of money is estimated by:


A) multiplying the money supply by the price level.
B) dividing the money supply by nominal GDP.
C) multiplying the money supply by real GDP and then dividing the product by the price level.
D) dividing nominal GDP by the money supply.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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How is the price of money measured in the long-run money supply and money demand model?

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The price of money is measured by the pu...

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Milton Friedman's research concluded that monetary policy impacts:


A) interest rates and output.
B) the business cycle and output.
C) inflation and the business cycle.
D) inflation and output.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The real value of money is:


A) its foreign exchange rate.
B) its purchasing power.
C) set by the government that creates the money.
D) determined by the material out of which the money is made.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Connections between the money supply and nominal GDP and between money supply growth and inflation are key concepts in the _____ school of thought in economics.


A) money illusion
B) realist
C) Fisher
D) monetarist

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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The view that inflation is caused by excessive growth in the money supply is known as the _____ school of economic thought.


A) inflationary
B) Keynesian
C) monetarist
D) reserve

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Unexpected deflation harms:


A) retirees on fixed incomes.
B) borrowers of fixed-rate loans.
C) borrowers of variable-rate loans.
D) lenders.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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