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  • Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (35)
  • Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle (37)
  • Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination (42)
  • Unit 4: Financial Sector (41)
  • Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies (51)
  • Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance (44)
Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts

Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply: Economic Shock

This multi-part question addresses the effects of an economic shock on the aggregate demand and aggr

Hard

Analyzing Shifts in Demand: Determinants and Effects

Examine how changes in consumer income affect the demand curve and determine their impact on market

Medium

Changes in Demand: The Impact of Consumer Preferences

This question examines how shifts in consumer preferences can alter demand and market equilibrium th

Easy

Comparative Advantage and Trade

This question tests your ability to analyze the concepts of absolute and comparative advantage and t

Medium

Comparative Advantage and Trade Opportunities

Analyze trade between two countries and determine how specialization can lead to mutual gains.

Medium

Comparative Advantage in Trade Decisions

This question explores comparative advantage and trade specialization between two countries. Use the

Hard

Consumer Preferences and Demand Shifts

Analyze how changes in consumer income and tastes affect demand using a demand and supply framework.

Easy

Demand Determinants Analysis

This question focuses on the determinants of demand and their effects on market equilibrium. Answer

Easy

Economic Growth and Efficiency

This question focuses on the relationship between economic growth, technological advancements, and e

Medium

Economic Growth and Shifts in the Production Possibilities Frontier

This question examines the concept of economic growth and how it is represented by shifts in the Pro

Medium

FRQ 1: Scarcity and Opportunity Costs

This question examines the concepts of scarcity and opportunity cost in everyday decision-making usi

Easy

FRQ 2: Production Possibilities Curve Analysis

This question explores the Production Possibilities Curve (PPC), including its shape, opportunity co

Medium

FRQ 12: Comparative Advantage in International Trade Policy

Analyze how countries determine absolute and comparative advantages using the provided international

Medium

FRQ 18: Evaluating Efficiency and Economic Growth through the PPC

Using the provided PPC graph, examine issues of productive and allocative efficiency, and analyze sh

Medium

Impact of Government Regulation on Supply and Costs

This question examines how government-imposed regulations, such as environmental policies, can affec

Medium

Impact of Taxes on Supply and Demand

This question examines the impact of indirect taxes on both supply and demand in a market. Answer th

Medium

Loanable Funds Market: Government Borrowing and Interest Rate Determination

Investigate how increased government borrowing affects the loanable funds market and the equilibrium

Hard

Long-run vs. Short-run Adjustments in Macroeconomics

This question requires you to compare short-run and long-run adjustments following an adverse econom

Hard

Market Disequilibrium and Price Adjustments

This question focuses on market disequilibrium, exploring how surpluses and shortages are resolved t

Medium

Market Equilibrium and Disequilibrium Analysis

This question explores how market equilibrium is determined and what happens when the market is not

Easy

Market Equilibrium and Price Determination

This question examines your understanding of market equilibrium and your ability to determine the eq

Medium

Market Equilibrium and Shifts in Demand and Supply

Answer the following questions to demonstrate your understanding of market equilibrium and the effec

Easy

Market Failure, Productive and Allocative Efficiency

Examine the concepts of productive and allocative efficiency, and analyze how market failures can le

Hard

Money Demand and Supply Analysis

Analyze the effects of an increase in money demand on the money market equilibrium. Consider the imp

Hard

PPC and Economic Growth

In this question, you will analyze an economy's production possibilities and explore the concept of

Medium

Price Controls in a Competitive Market

Examine the impact of imposing a binding price ceiling on a competitive market. Analyze the conseque

Medium

Production Possibilities and Economic Efficiency

Examine the concept of production possibilities and efficiency. Answer each part using definitions,

Easy

Production Possibilities Curve (PPC) Analysis

This question examines the use of the Production Possibilities Curve to illustrate opportunity costs

Medium

Resource Reallocation and Efficiency on a PPC

Assess the implications of resource reallocation on efficiency using a production possibilities fram

Medium

Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, and Trade-Offs in Production

Discuss the fundamental economic concepts of scarcity and opportunity cost, using a Production Possi

Easy

Scarcity, Trade-offs, and Opportunity Costs

This question examines the concepts of scarcity, trade-offs, and opportunity cost. Answer each part

Medium

Shifts in Demand: Consumer Trends and Organic Food

Recent consumer trends have shown a growing preference for organic foods. This shift in consumer tas

Easy

Supply Analysis and Shifts

Analyze the determinants of supply and the impact of factors such as technology on the supply curve.

Medium

Supply Response to Rising Production Costs

This question examines the impact of increased production costs on the supply curve and the subseque

Medium

Trade-offs and Budget Constraints

Analyze the relationship between scarcity, trade-offs, and budget constraints. Use numerical example

Medium
Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle

Analyzing Price Indices: CPI vs. GDP Deflator

Examine the definitions and computations of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the GDP deflator, and

Medium

Analyzing the Circular Flow Model and GDP Computation

This question asks you to analyze the circular flow model, compute GDP in a closed economy, and disc

Medium

Assessing the Shadow Economy

Critically evaluate the concept of the shadow economy. Discuss why activities in the shadow economy

Hard

Business Cycle Analysis: AD-AS Model

Interpret an AD-AS graph to demonstrate different phases of the business cycle and analyze changes i

Hard

Business Cycles: Identification and Analysis

This question asks you to identify and analyze the phases of the business cycle, including interpret

Hard

Circular Flow and Economic Activity

Use the circular flow model to explain how economic activity circulates in a closed economy and disc

Easy

Circular Flow and Leakage

Examine the concept of leakages in the circular flow model and discuss their implications for aggreg

Medium

Circular Flow Model and GDP Calculation

This question asks you to analyze the circular flow model and calculate GDP using the expenditure ap

Medium

Comparative Analysis of GDP, GDP Deflator, and Inflation Rates

Understanding the relationship between GDP metrics and inflation is key in macroeconomic analysis. A

Hard

Comparing GDP Deflator and CPI

Both the GDP deflator and the Consumer Price Index are used to measure price changes in an economy.

Medium

Comparing the CPI and GDP Deflator

Differentiate between the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the GDP deflator, and use the GDP deflator

Medium

Consumer Behavior and the CPI Market Basket

This question focuses on how changes in consumer behavior and technological advancements affect the

Hard

Cost of Inflation: Menu and Shoe-Leather Costs

This question asks you to define and differentiate between menu costs and shoe-leather costs associa

Medium

Effects of Inflation on Interest Rates and Costs

Inflation alters interest rates and imposes various costs on the economy. Analyze these relationship

Hard

Effects of Unexpected Inflation on Economic Agents

Unexpected inflation can have varied effects on different groups in the economy. Answer the followin

Medium

GDP and Income Inequality

This question examines the limitations of GDP as a measure of overall economic well-being, particula

Hard

GDP and Its Limitations

This question tests your understanding of nominal versus real GDP, the limitations of GDP as a measu

Medium

GDP Calculation Using the Value-Added Approach

In this question, you will use transaction data from various stages of production to compute GDP usi

Medium

GDP Deflator and Price Indices

This question requires you to define the GDP deflator, perform a calculation, and analyze its limita

Medium

GDP Limitations and the Shadow Economy

GDP is a widely used measure to gauge economic performance, yet it has several limitations. Answer t

Hard

GDP per Capita: Comparing Living Standards

This question asks you to evaluate GDP per capita as an indicator of living standards and to discuss

Easy

Impact of Inflation Expectations on Interest Rates

Assess the role of inflation expectations in determining nominal interest rates and discuss the impl

Medium

Investment Spending and the Multiplier Effect

Analyze how investment spending influences GDP through the multiplier effect. Use the spending multi

Hard

Loanable Funds Market and Interest Rate Determination

Analyze the effects of increased government borrowing on the loanable funds market and the resulting

Hard

Loanable Funds Market and Saving Behaviors

Examine the effect of increased government borrowing on the loanable funds market. Answer the follow

Medium

Measuring Unemployment Rates and Phillips Curve Analysis

Analyze unemployment measurement and the implications for macroeconomic policy. Calculate the unempl

Medium

Nominal and Real Interest Rates in an Inflationary Economy

Examine the relationship between the nominal interest rate, real interest rate, and expected inflati

Hard

Real Income and Purchasing Power

Calculate real income from nominal income data and explain the importance of tracking real income.

Medium

Real vs. Nominal GDP Analysis

This question seeks to test your understanding of the concepts of nominal and real GDP, to perform a

Medium

Relationship Between GDP and Aggregate Income

GDP and Aggregate Income (AI) are closely related concepts in macroeconomics. Answer the following:

Medium

Sector Contributions and the Multiplier Effect

Analyze how changes in the components of aggregate expenditure affect GDP. Explain the multiplier ef

Medium

The Impact of Technological Change on Economic Indicators

Assess the effects of technological innovation on key economic indicators and policy measures.

Medium

Understanding Labor Force Participation and Unemployment

Labor force metrics provide critical insights into an economy's performance. Answer the following:

Medium

Understanding the Costs of Inflation

Evaluate the various costs of inflation and explain their economic implications.

Hard

Unemployment Rate Calculation and Analysis

Understanding unemployment statistics is critical to macroeconomic analysis. Answer the following:

Easy

Unemployment-Inflation Trade-Off: Phillips Curve Analysis

Analyze the relationship between unemployment and inflation using the Phillips Curve framework. Prov

Extreme

Value-Added Approach to GDP Calculation

The value-added approach calculates GDP by summing the additional value at each stage of production.

Medium
Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination

Aggregate Demand Components and Real GDP

Aggregate demand (AD) consists of several components that determine the overall level of economic ac

Easy

AS Shifts and Economic Equilibrium

Consider the following scenario regarding the aggregate supply side of the economy. (a) Draw and la

Medium

Automatic Stabilizers and Their Impacts on Economic Fluctuations

This question focuses on the role of automatic stabilizers in mitigating economic fluctuations durin

Easy

Components of Aggregate Demand and Economic Impacts

This question assesses your understanding of the components of aggregate demand (AD) and how changes

Medium

Consumer Behavior and the Wealth Effect

This question examines how the wealth effect influences consumer spending and aggregate demand (AD).

Medium

Contractionary Fiscal Policy and Its Economic Impact

This question focuses on contractionary fiscal policy and its role in cooling an overheated economy.

Hard

Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Fiscal Policies

Analyze the differences between discretionary and non-discretionary fiscal policies. Discuss their r

Medium

Dynamic Adjustment of the Economy in Response to Fiscal Stimuli

Analyze the dynamic process by which an initial fiscal stimulus propagates through the economy, and

Hard

Effects of a Positive Technological Shock on the Economy

A sudden technological breakthrough increases productivity across multiple industries. Analyze how t

Medium

Expansionary Fiscal Policy and Aggregate Demand

In this question, you will analyze how expansionary fiscal policy influences aggregate demand and ul

Hard

Fiscal Multipliers in High-Savings Economies

An economy with a high savings rate exhibits a lower marginal propensity to consume. Analyze how thi

Extreme

Fiscal Policy Expansion versus Contraction

Discuss the differing impacts of expansionary versus contractionary fiscal policy on aggregate deman

Medium

Fiscal Policy Measures to Close a Recessionary Gap

This question examines the use of expansionary fiscal policy to close a recessionary gap in an econo

Hard

Fiscal Policy: Contractionary Measures to Control Inflation

This question addresses how contractionary fiscal policies are used to cool down an economy experien

Medium

FRQ 7: Fiscal Policy and Its Impact on Aggregate Demand

Fiscal policy tools such as government spending and tax cuts are used to influence aggregate demand.

Hard

FRQ 7: Fiscal Policy: Expansionary vs Contractionary

Discuss how fiscal policy can be used to address different types of macroeconomic imbalances in the

Hard

FRQ 11: Interplay Between Money Market and AD-AS Model

Consider the transmission mechanism from monetary policy to the real economy. Part A: Draw a money

Extreme

FRQ 13: Aggregate Demand Curve Diagram and Shifts

Illustrate the aggregate demand (AD) curve and explain the factors that can shift it.

Medium

FRQ 15: Determinants of Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS)

Factors such as input prices and government regulations can shift the short-run aggregate supply cur

Medium

FRQ 17: Timeliness and Challenges in Discretionary Fiscal Policy

Discretionary fiscal policy is often used to stabilize the economy, but it faces criticisms due to t

Hard

FRQ 18: Comparing Spending and Tax Multipliers with Numerical Example

This question explores the numerical relationships between spending and tax multipliers. Part A: If

Medium

Government Spending and Unemployment Reduction

Evaluate the role of increased government spending as a tool for reducing unemployment in an economy

Medium

Government Spending vs. Tax Cuts: Comparative Analysis

The impact of fiscal policy can vary depending on whether the government chooses to increase spendin

Hard

Graphing the AD-AS Model: Identifying Economic Equilibrium

Construct and analyze an AD-AS diagram to illustrate economic equilibrium. Identify key characterist

Medium

Impact of Technology on Long-Run Aggregate Supply

Technological improvements can transform an economy's production capacity over time. (a) Describe h

Medium

Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps

This problem deals with the concepts of inflationary and recessionary gaps in the AD-AS framework.

Hard

Input Price Shocks and the SRAS Curve

Analyze the impact of an unexpected increase in economy-wide input prices on the short-run aggregate

Hard

Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS) and Economic Growth

Discuss the concept of Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS) and its significance in explaining economic

Easy

Multiplier Effects and Fiscal Policy Stimulus

Examine the operation of multiplier effects in fiscal policy. Use given parameters to calculate both

Medium

Multiplier Effects of Fiscal Policy

This question addresses the multiplier effect in the context of fiscal policy adjustments. (a) Defi

Medium

Multiplier Effects: Spending vs Tax Multipliers

Analyze the multiplier effect in the macroeconomy. Differentiate between the spending multiplier and

Medium

Negative Supply Shock: Effects on Equilibrium

Consider an economy that experiences a negative supply shock due to a sudden increase in energy pric

Hard

Real vs. Nominal GDP: Analysis

This question distinguishes between nominal and real GDP and examines their implications for underst

Medium

Recessionary Gaps and the Role of Automatic Stabilizers

An economy facing a recessionary gap must stimulate growth without needing new legislative action. E

Medium

Short-Run Aggregate Supply Shocks and Economic Outcomes

This question assesses your understanding of how fluctuations in input prices affect Short-Run Aggre

Medium

Spending and Tax Multipliers in Stimulating GDP

This question examines the application of spending and tax multipliers to predict changes in GDP fol

Hard

Supply Shocks and Short-Run Adjustments in SRAS

This question examines the impact of supply shocks on the short-run aggregate supply (SRAS) curve an

Medium

Supply-Side Policies and Their Impact on Aggregate Supply

Evaluate how supply-side policies such as deregulation and tax incentives affect the short-run aggre

Medium

Tax Policy and Tax Multipliers

Investigate the impact of changes in taxation on aggregate demand by exploring the concept of the ta

Medium

Technological Advancements and the Long-Run Aggregate Supply Shift

Suppose a breakthrough in technology increases labor productivity, thereby expanding the economy's p

Hard

Wage-Setting Behavior and Shifts in SRAS

Analyze how inflation expectations influence wage-setting behavior and subsequently shift the short-

Hard

Wealth Effect and Aggregate Demand

Discuss the impact of the wealth effect on aggregate demand. Explain how fluctuations in asset value

Medium
Unit 4: Financial Sector

Analyzing Financial Assets and Expected Returns

Consider a firm evaluating investment options where it can invest in a physical asset or engage in f

Medium

Bank Deposits and the Role of the Monetary Base

This question explores the distinction between bank deposits and the monetary base, and their roles

Easy

Bond Prices and Interest Rate Movements

This question examines the inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates.

Medium

Bond Pricing and the Inverse Relationship with Interest Rates

Bond prices and interest rates share an inverse relationship. Answer the following: (i) Explain why

Medium

Central Bank Communication and Market Expectations

Discuss the role of central bank communication in shaping market expectations, and analyze its effec

Medium

Commodity Money vs. Fiat Money

This question compares commodity money and fiat money and examines how public trust influences the v

Easy

Comparing Equity Financing and Debt Financing

Firms have options for raising funds through either equity or debt financing. Examine the following

Hard

Debt Financing vs. Equity Financing

This question examines the differences between debt financing and equity financing from a firm's per

Hard

Discount Rate Policy Effects

This question evaluates how changes in the discount rate affect commercial banks and the overall mon

Medium

Evaluating the Trade-Offs in Financial Investment Risk

This question examines how risk considerations influence investment decisions in the financial marke

Medium

Expansionary Monetary Policy and the Money Market

This question analyzes how an expansionary monetary policy affects the money market equilibrium. The

Medium

Financial Asset Evaluation: Expected Return and Risk

A firm is considering an investment in a stock that has an expected rate of return of 8%. The firm’s

Medium

Financial Assets and the Risk-Return Tradeoff

This question examines the risk-return tradeoff in financial investments. Answer the following parts

Medium

Foreign Investment and Its Impact on the Loanable Funds Market

Foreign investment can significantly influence domestic financial markets. Answer the following: (i

Hard

Fractional Reserve Banking and the Money Multiplier

Fractional reserve banking allows banks to hold only a fraction of deposits as reserves and to loan

Medium

Fractional Reserve Banking and the Money Multiplier

Consider the process of fractional reserve banking and its effect on the money supply. Answer the fo

Medium

Fractional Reserve Banking and the Money Multiplier

Discuss how the fractional reserve banking system expands the money supply via the money multiplier

Easy

FRQ 6: Money Supply and the Federal Reserve

Analyze how the Federal Reserve's policies influence the money supply, with particular attention to

Medium

FRQ 9: Expansionary Monetary Policy via Open Market Operations

Evaluate the impact of an open market purchase on the money supply and interest rates.

Medium

Impact of Reserve Requirements on Money Creation

Analyze how changes in reserve requirements affect the money supply. Answer the following parts:

Medium

Inflation and Borrowing Costs

This question investigates how inflation influences nominal and real interest rates and the subseque

Easy

Interest Rate Determination in the Loanable Funds Market

This question involves analyzing multiple determinants that affect the equilibrium real interest rat

Extreme

Loanable Funds Market Analysis

This question analyzes the demand and supply factors in the loanable funds market and how shifts in

Medium

Loanable Funds Market and Government Deficit Spending

This question explores how an increase in government deficit spending affects the loanable funds mar

Hard

Loanable Funds Market: Effect of Deficit Spending and Foreign Investment

The loanable funds market is affected by various factors such as government deficit spending and for

Hard

Loanable Funds Market: Impact of Government Deficits

Government fiscal policies, especially deficit spending, can influence the loanable funds market. Co

Hard

Measuring Money Supply: M1 vs M2

This question focuses on the measurement of the money supply using definitions of M1 and M2 along wi

Easy

Monetary Base and Its Role in Money Creation

This question examines the role of the monetary base in the money creation process. Answer the follo

Medium

Monetary Base versus Broader Money Supply

Differentiate between the monetary base and broader measures of the money supply, and assess the rol

Easy

Monetary Policy and the Federal Funds Rate

The Federal Funds Rate is a crucial component in the execution of monetary policy. Consider the foll

Hard

Monetary Policy Tools: Reserve Ratio Adjustments

This question explores the impact of changes in the required reserve ratio on the money supply. Answ

Hard

Money and Liquidity: Functions and Classification

Money serves several crucial roles in the economy. Describe its functions and explain why liquidity

Easy

Money Market Equilibrium and Inflation

This question focuses on the interaction between money market equilibrium and changes in the price l

Medium

Money Market Equilibrium and Monetary Policy

Analyze the money market and the effects of monetary policy changes. Answer the following parts:

Medium

Money Market Equilibrium in a Changing Economy

This question examines the concept of money market equilibrium and the effects of changes in nominal

Medium

Nominal vs. Real Interest Rates: Investment Returns

Understanding the distinction between nominal and real interest rates is essential for evaluating in

Easy

Open Market Operations: Evaluating the Fed's Actions

Open market operations (OMOs) are a key tool for the Federal Reserve. Analyze a scenario where the F

Medium

Predicting Consumer Borrowing Based on Interest Rate Changes

Consumer borrowing decisions are influenced by nominal interest rates and expectations about future

Extreme

Risk and Expected Return in Financial Investments

Evaluate how the trade-off between risk and expected return influences investment decisions in finan

Hard

The Effects of Credit Cards on Money Supply

This question investigates why transactions using credit cards do not directly affect the monetary b

Easy

The Impact of the Required Reserve Ratio on Money Creation

This question investigates how variations in the required reserve ratio influence the money multipli

Medium
Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies

Adjustment from Recessionary to Full Employment Equilibrium

An economy initially operates with a recessionary gap where actual real GDP is below full employment

Medium

Aggregate Price Measures and Inflation Calculation

This question assesses your ability to compute and interpret nominal GDP, the GDP deflator, and the

Easy

Aggregate Production Function and Long-run Growth

The aggregate production function relates inputs like capital and labor to total output. Examine how

Medium

Budget Deficits, National Debt, and Crowding Out

This question examines the impacts of fiscal deficits and national debt on the economy, particularly

Hard

Contractionary Monetary Policy in Response to Inflationary Pressures

Facing an inflationary gap with rapidly rising prices, the central bank implements contractionary mo

Medium

Crowding Out and its Long-run Implications

Analyze the phenomenon of crowding out and its long-run impact on private investment and economic gr

Hard

Deflation Dynamics and Policy Exit Strategies

Deflation can be as damaging as inflation, requiring prompt policy responses. In this question, you

Hard

Effects of Expansionary Monetary Policy in the Money Market

Consider an economy where the central bank decides to increase the money supply. In this scenario, t

Medium

Evaluating the Long-Run Impact of Fiscal Stimulus

A government implements a fiscal stimulus by increasing spending by $200 billion in a single year. E

Extreme

Expansionary Fiscal Policy and AD-AS Analysis

An economy operating below full employment (with a recessionary gap) experiences expansionary fiscal

Medium

Fiscal Deficit, National Debt, and Long-Run Growth

Examine the long-run implications of persistent fiscal deficits and a high national debt on economic

Hard

Fiscal Expansion and Crowding Out in the Loanable Funds Market

Examine the crowding out effect in the context of expansionary fiscal policy and its impact on the l

Medium

Fiscal Policy, Budget Deficits, and National Debt

Persistent budget deficits contribute to the national debt, affecting a country’s economic stability

Medium

Fiscal Stimulus and International Trade: Effects on Net Exports

A country implements an expansionary fiscal policy during a recession, leading to increased domestic

Hard

Fiscal Stimulus and Short-Run Aggregate Demand

Evaluate the impact of fiscal stimulus on aggregate demand (AD) and discuss the short-run trade-offs

Medium

FRQ 3: Inflation Dynamics – Demand-Pull Versus Cost-Push

Compare and contrast demand-pull inflation with cost-push inflation and explain their implications f

Hard

FRQ 7: Public Debt, Budget Deficits, and Crowding Out

Discuss the implications of budget deficits and public debt on the economy, focusing on the mechanis

Medium

FRQ 8: Stagflation – Causes and Policy Dilemmas

Analyze stagflation by discussing its causes and the policy dilemmas it presents.

Hard

FRQ 9: Supply-Side Policies and Long-Run Aggregate Supply

Discuss the impact of supply-side policies on long-run economic growth. Use an AD-AS framework to ex

Medium

FRQ 9: Wage-Price Spiral and Double Shifts

Examine the concept of the wage-price spiral and how double shifts in aggregate demand (AD) and shor

Extreme

FRQ 12: Stagflation: Causes, Effects, and Policy Challenges

Stagflation is a challenging economic condition characterized by stagnant growth and high inflation.

Hard

FRQ 13: Economic Growth Analysis – Aggregate Production Function and Productivity

Evaluate how improvements in technology and increases in capital and labor affect economic growth. U

Medium

FRQ 14: Trade-Offs in Inflation and Unemployment – Policy Analysis

Analyze the trade-offs between inflation and unemployment in the short run, and explain why this tra

Medium

FRQ 15: Persistent Deficit Spending – Long-Run Effects on AD and Growth

Examine the long-run economic effects of persistent deficit spending on aggregate demand and overall

Hard

FRQ 17: Monetary Policy, Velocity of Money, and Inflation

Analyze the relationship between monetary policy, velocity of money, and the resulting inflation. Us

Hard

FRQ 18: Fiscal Stimulus and Its Impact on National Output and Employment

Evaluate the effects of fiscal stimulus on national output and employment. Use the multiplier concep

Medium

FRQ 18: Human Capital Investment and Long-Run Economic Growth

Discuss the role of human capital investment in promoting long-run economic growth and its effect on

Easy

FRQ 20: Coordination of Fiscal and Monetary Policy in an Inflationary Gap

Discuss how fiscal and monetary policies can be coordinated to address an inflationary gap, and anal

Hard

Government Infrastructure Spending and Long-Run Economic Growth

Infrastructure spending is believed to have significant effects on long-run economic growth. Analyze

Medium

Impact of Supply-Side Policies on Aggregate Supply

Supply-side policies are aimed at improving the productive capacity of the economy. In this question

Medium

Inflation Expectations and Policy Effectiveness

Inflation expectations play a critical role in determining the actual inflation rate and the effecti

Hard

Inflationary Gap Adjustment: From Short Run to Long Run

This question addresses the dynamics of an inflationary gap creation due to an increased AD and the

Medium

Inflationary Gap and Its Implications

An economy operating near full employment experiences a surge in aggregate demand, creating an infla

Medium

Inflationary Gap Correction via Contractionary Policies

When an economy operates above full employment (an inflationary gap), policymakers may use contracti

Hard

Long-Run Impacts of Expansionary Fiscal Policy

Assess the long-run effects of expansionary fiscal policy on economic performance, including its rol

Medium

Monetary Neutrality and Real GDP

Monetary neutrality suggests that changes in the money supply affect nominal variables but not real

Hard

Monetary Neutrality in the Long Run

The concept of monetary neutrality holds that changes in the money supply do not affect real variabl

Medium

Monetary Policy and the Money Market

Describe how an increase in the money supply influences the money market and, in turn, affects broad

Easy

Monetary Policy Impact on the Loanable Funds Market

Monetary policy can indirectly influence the loanable funds market, affecting private investment. In

Medium

Money Growth and the Quantity Theory of Money

This question challenges you to explore the relationship between money supply, nominal GDP, and the

Medium

Phillips Curve and the Inflation-Unemployment Trade-off

The Phillips curve illustrates a short-run trade-off between inflation and unemployment. Consider an

Medium

Policy Coordination: Balancing Fiscal and Monetary Actions

Evaluate how simultaneous fiscal and monetary policy adjustments can be coordinated to stabilize an

Medium

Policy Coordination: Balancing Fiscal and Monetary Policy

Modern economies often face conflicting pressures that require coordination between fiscal and monet

Extreme

Productivity Enhancements and Long-Run Economic Growth

Analyze how improvements in productivity drive long-run economic growth. Consider the roles of physi

Medium

Public Debt, Interest Rates, and Private Investment: Exploring Crowding Out

High levels of public debt can have various impacts on the economy. Answer the following: (a) Descr

Hard

Quantity Theory of Money and Inflation

Discuss the Quantity Theory of Money and demonstrate how changes in the money supply can lead to inf

Easy

Quantity Theory of Money and Its Implications for Inflation

The quantity theory of money is a key concept linking the money supply to the price level. In this q

Medium

Recessionary Gap and Self-Correction Adjustment

Use the AD-AS model to analyze a situation in which an economy experiences a recessionary gap due to

Medium

Supply-Side Policies and Long-run Aggregate Supply Shifts

Supply-side policies aim to improve the productive capacity of the economy. Answer the following: (

Medium

Tax Incentives, Investment, and Long-run Economic Outcomes

Assume the government introduces significant tax cuts for businesses. (a) Describe how these tax in

Hard

The Role of the Velocity of Money in Inflation

Using the quantity theory of money, analyze the effect of an increase in the money supply on the pri

Extreme
Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance

Balance of Payments Statement Calculation

This question analyzes the components of the balance of payments. Use the provided table to answer t

Medium

Case Study: U.S. Monetary Policy and the Dollar

In a scenario where the Federal Reserve adopts an expansionary monetary policy, examine the subseque

Hard

Central Bank Monetary Policy Effects on Exchange Rates

A central bank increases the money supply as part of an expansionary monetary policy. Use the provid

Hard

Combined Fiscal and Monetary Policy Effects on Exchange Rates

Consider a scenario in which the government adopts an expansionary fiscal policy (increasing aggrega

Extreme

Comparing Quotas and Tariffs in Domestic Markets

Evaluate the impact of import quotas versus protective tariffs on domestic markets.

Medium

Currency Appreciation Effects on Net Exports

A graph is provided that shows the relationship between a stronger domestic currency and net exports

Easy

Currency Depreciation and Outbound Capital Flows

Discuss how a depreciated domestic currency influences outbound capital flows and suggest policy mea

Hard

Domestic Policy and International Financial Markets

Analyze how domestic fiscal and monetary policies interact with international financial markets to i

Hard

Equilibrium Exchange Rate Calculation

Given the following demand and supply functions for dollars, calculate the equilibrium exchange rate

Hard

Exchange Rate Regimes and Economic Stability

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of fixed versus floating exchange rate regimes regarding ec

Medium

Fiscal Policy Effects on Currency Exchange Rates

Analyze the impact of expansionary fiscal policy on a country's exchange rate.

Medium

Foreign Exchange Market Equilibrium

The following graph represents the foreign exchange market for U.S. dollars, with Quantity of dollar

Medium

Foreign Exchange Market Equilibrium Analysis

Analyze the equilibrium in the foreign exchange market using provided data and explain the effects o

Medium

Foreign Tastes and Exchange Rate Movements

Changes in foreign consumer preferences can influence a country’s exchange rate. Analyze how a shift

Medium

FRQ 2: Fiscal Policy Impact on Exchange Rates and Net Exports

This question examines how expansionary fiscal policy influences aggregate demand, net exports, and

Medium

FRQ 3: Graphical Analysis of Tariff Impacts on the Steel Market

Tariffs are often used to protect domestic industries, but they can also create market distortions.

Medium

FRQ 4: Effects of Fiscal Policy on Exchange Rates and Net Exports

Government fiscal policies can have far-reaching effects on the economy, including on exchange rates

Hard

FRQ 5: Tariff Impacts on Domestic Markets and the Forex Market

Analyze the multi-faceted effects of a protective tariff on a domestic market and its subsequent imp

Hard

FRQ 6: Real Interest Rate Differentials and Capital Flows

Differences in real interest rates between countries can significantly influence international capit

Hard

FRQ 7: Analysis of Inbound and Outbound Capital Flows

Capital flows are a key component of the international financial system. In this question, you will

Easy

FRQ 12: Dynamics of International Capital Flows

International capital flows are influenced by differences in domestic and foreign interest rates. Th

Medium

FRQ 13: Effects of Global Economic Conditions on Exchange Rates

Global economic conditions, such as rising incomes in foreign economies, can influence the demand fo

Medium

FRQ 15: Fiscal vs. Monetary Policy: Effects on Data and Exchange Rates

Contractionary fiscal policy and contractionary monetary policy can have very different impacts on t

Hard

FRQ 17: Global Shocks and the U.S. Current Account

Economic shocks in major trading partners can affect the U.S. current account significantly. This qu

Hard

FRQ 18: Exchange Rate Adjustments and Official Reserves

Countries often use official reserves to manage imbalances in their balance of payments. This questi

Medium

FRQ 20: Dynamic Effects of Shifts in Net Exports on the Domestic Economy

Shifts in net exports have significant dynamic effects on the domestic economy, impacting aggregate

Extreme

Graphical Analysis: Foreign Exchange Market Adjustments

Shifts in supply and demand in the foreign exchange market lead to changes in the equilibrium exchan

Medium

Impact of Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Demand and Net Exports

This FRQ explores how expansionary fiscal policy affects aggregate demand and subsequently influence

Hard

Impact of Protective Tariffs on Domestic Markets

Evaluate the economic impact of imposing a protective tariff. Your answer should address the followi

Medium

Integrated Model: Interaction of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on the FX Market

In an open economy, monetary and fiscal policies interact in complex ways to determine the foreign e

Extreme

International Capital Flow Shifts Amid Global Crises

Investigate the effects of a global financial crisis on international capital flows and the exchange

Extreme

International Capital Flows and Real Interest Rates

Explain how real interest rates influence international capital flows and the subsequent effects on

Hard

Long-run Adjustments to Exchange Rate Shifts

A depreciation of the U.S. dollar occurs suddenly, as depicted in the stimulus graph showing a decli

Hard

Net Exports and Exchange Rate Volatility

Exchange rate volatility can impact a country’s net exports. Explain the mechanisms by which an appr

Hard

Policy Effects on the Exchange Rate: Expansionary vs. Contractionary Approaches

Fiscal and monetary policies both impact the exchange rate. Compare and contrast the effects of expa

Hard

Real Effects of Exchange Rate Movements on Net Exports

Examine the impact of currency appreciation on a nation's net exports and overall aggregate demand.

Easy

Real Interest Rates and International Capital Flows

Discuss how differences in real interest rates between countries influence international capital flo

Hard

Real Interest Rates and Investment Flow Dynamics

Consider the functional relationship given by the equation: $$Investment\,Flow = 50 * (Real\,Interes

Medium

Speculation and Exchange Rate Volatility

Explore the role of speculation in the foreign exchange market and its effect on exchange rate volat

Medium

Tariff Impacts on Domestic Markets

A protective tariff is imposed on imported steel. The following graph displays the domestic supply a

Hard

Tariffs and International Trade

Tariffs are imposed to protect domestic industries but can have several unintended economic effects.

Medium

The Role of Official Reserves in Balancing the BOP

Examine how official reserves are used by the central bank to balance the payments in the balance of

Medium

Trade Policies and Aggregate Demand

Examine how trade policies such as tariffs affect aggregate demand. Provide a detailed response addr

Hard

US Balance of Payment Analysis: Current and Capital Accounts

The United States publishes its balance of payments, which includes the current account and the capi

Easy

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The free response section of each AP exam varies slightly, so you’ll definitely want to practice that before stepping into that exam room. Here are some free places to find practice FRQs :
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  • Once you’re done with those go through all the questions in the AP MacroeconomicsFree Response Room. You can answer the question and have it grade you against the rubric so you know exactly where to improve.
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Once you’re done reviewing your study guides, find and bookmark all the free response questions you can find. The question above has some good places to look! while you’re going through them, simulate exam conditions by setting a timer that matches the time allowed on the actual exam. Time management is going to help you answer the FRQs on the real exam concisely when you’re in that time crunch.
What are some tips for AP Macroeconomics free response questions?
Before you start writing out your response, take a few minutes to outline the key points you want to make sure to touch on. This may seem like a waste of time, but it’s very helpful in making sure your response effectively addresses all the parts of the question. Once you do your practice free response questions, compare them to scoring guidelines and sample responses to identify areas for improvement. When you do the free response practice on the AP Macroeconomics Free Response Room, there’s an option to let it grade your response against the rubric and tell you exactly what you need to study more.
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Answering AP Macroeconomics free response questions the right way is all about practice! As you go through the AP AP Macroeconomics Free Response Room, treat it like a real exam and approach it this way so you stay calm during the actual exam. When you first see the question, take some time to process exactly what it’s asking. Make sure to also read through all the sub-parts in the question and re-read the main prompt, making sure to circle and underline any key information. This will help you allocate your time properly and also make sure you are hitting all the parts of the question. Before you answer each question, note down the key points you want to hit and evidence you want to use (where applicable). Once you have the skeleton of your response, writing it out will be quick, plus you won’t make any silly mistake in a rush and forget something important.