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  • Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (47)
  • Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle (44)
  • Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination (44)
  • Unit 4: Financial Sector (38)
  • Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies (30)
  • Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance (47)
Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts

Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Impacts on Macroeconomic Stability

This question requires you to analyze macroeconomic stability using the AD-AS framework.

Hard

Aggregate Demand and Supply Analysis

This question examines the aggregate demand (AD) and aggregate supply (AS) framework. Use diagrams a

Hard

Analysis of Consumer and Producer Surplus in Market Equilibrium

Examine the concepts of consumer and producer surplus in a market and analyze how shifts in demand c

Medium

Analyzing Demand Curve Shifts with Price Elasticity

This question examines the differences between movements along a demand curve and shifts in the dema

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

Application of the Law of Demand

This question delves into the law of demand and its graphical and analytical implications. Answer th

Easy

Capital Flows and International Investment Decisions

This question analyzes how changes in domestic interest rates influence capital flows and the subseq

Extreme

Demand Determinants Analysis

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

Easy

Determinants of Economic Growth and Efficiency

Economic growth involves improvements in an economy's productive capacity. Answer the following part

Medium

Determinants of Supply and Shifting Curves

This question focuses on understanding the determinants of supply and the difference between movemen

Easy

Distinguishing Macro and Microeconomic Perspectives

This question contrasts macroeconomics with microeconomics. Provide clear explanations and examples.

Easy

Economic Decision-Making in Business: Balancing Costs and Benefits

Evaluate a firm's investment decisions by analyzing opportunity costs and net benefits.

Medium

Economic Growth and Contraction: Business Cycle Dynamics

Discuss the concepts of economic expansion and contraction, and analyze a simplified business cycle

Medium

Elasticity and Revenue

Determine how price elasticity of demand affects total revenue using provided market data for a spec

Medium

Fiscal Policy Impact on Macroeconomics

This question examines how fiscal policy actions can impact domestic economic activity and internati

Hard

FRQ 8: Technological Advancements and Production Possibilities

Explore the impact of technological improvements on production possibilities and opportunity costs.

Hard

FRQ 15: Supply Shift Due to Increased Production Costs

Analyze how a rise in production costs affects the supply curve and the subsequent market equilibriu

Easy

FRQ 19: Resource Allocation Trade-offs During a Recession

Examine how scarce resources force governments to make difficult trade-offs during a recession, cons

Medium

FRQ 20: Strategic Resource Allocation in a Competitive Firm

A firm faces limited resources and must allocate them between producing Product A and Product B. Ana

Extreme

Impact of Price Controls on Market Equilibrium

This question addresses the effects of price controls on market outcomes. Answer the following parts

Hard

Inflation and the Phillips Curve

Analyze the relationship between inflation and unemployment using the Phillips Curve, especially in

Hard

Input Versus Output Analysis in Production

This question focuses on production functions and the concept of opportunity cost in reallocating re

Hard

International Trade and Exchange Rates

Examine the role of comparative advantage in international trade and analyze the impact of exchange

Hard

Investment and the Loanable Funds Market

Examine how changes in national saving and government borrowing affect the loanable funds market and

Medium

Loanable Funds Market Impact

Examine the functioning of the loanable funds market. Use data, graphs, and economic analysis to ans

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

Macroeconomic Policy in Times of Crisis

Discuss the role of fiscal and monetary policies in addressing a severe recession. Use the AD-AS fra

Extreme

Market Disequilibrium Analysis during Price Controls

This question explores how government-imposed price controls, such as price ceilings or floors, lead

Hard

Market Disequilibrium and Price Adjustments

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

Medium

Market Equilibrium and Price Determination

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

Medium

Money Market Equilibrium and Interest Rates

Examine the money market and how changes in money demand or supply influence interest rates. Answer

Medium

Natural Resources Scarcity and Economic Decisions

This question examines how the scarcity of natural resources influences production decisions and tra

Medium

Opportunity Cost and the Production Possibilities Curve

This question examines the concept of opportunity cost using a production possibilities framework. C

Medium

Opportunity Cost in Personal Decision-Making

Analyze the role of opportunity cost in personal decision-making under conditions of scarcity.

Easy

Price Ceiling Impacts in the Housing Market

This question examines the impact of government-imposed price ceilings on market outcomes. Consider

Medium

Price Floor Effects in Agricultural Markets

This question focuses on the impact of a government-imposed price floor on market outcomes, using th

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

Production Possibilities Curve Analysis

This question focuses on the Production Possibilities Curve (PPC) and its implications for opportuni

Medium

Resource Reallocation and Efficiency on a PPC

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

Medium

Scarcity and Opportunity Costs Calculation

This question focuses on the fundamental concepts of economic scarcity, opportunity cost, and trade-

Easy

Scarcity and Resource Allocation in Decision-Making

This question examines the concept of scarcity and how it forces both individuals and governments to

Easy

Scarcity, Choice, and Opportunity Cost in Everyday Decisions

Scarcity forces individuals to make choices due to limited resources. In this question, consider a s

Easy

Shifts in the Demand Curve: Causes and Effects

This question assesses your understanding of the determinants that cause shifts in the demand curve

Medium

Technological Change and Production Efficiency in Manufacturing

A manufacturing firm has recently adopted an automated production process that significantly reduces

Medium

Technology and Supply: Effects on Equilibrium

Investigate the role of technological innovation in reducing production costs and altering market eq

Medium

Understanding Ceteris Paribus in Demand Analysis

Ceteris paribus ("all else equal") is a key assumption in economics when analyzing the demand for a

Easy
Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle

Analyzing Different Types of Unemployment

Differentiate between frictional, structural, and cyclical unemployment. Analyze which type is most

Medium

Analyzing Price Indices: CPI vs. GDP Deflator

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

Medium

Business Cycle Dynamics and Fiscal Policy Response

Examine the phases of the business cycle using the provided real GDP graph and propose appropriate f

Hard

Business Cycles and Economic Policy

This question requires you to describe the phases of the business cycle, analyze economic data indic

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 GDP Analysis

Examine the circular flow model in a closed economy and the calculation of GDP using the expenditure

Medium

Circular Flow and Leakage

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

Medium

Comparative Analysis of CPI and GDP Deflator

Compare the CPI and GDP deflator, compute the GDP deflator using provided data, and assess which mea

Extreme

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 Nominal and Real GDP

Consider an economy where the nominal GDP for a given year is reported along with a price index. Ans

Medium

Comparing Nominal GDP and Real GDP

Consider the following scenario: In Year 1, a country has a nominal GDP of $1,000 billion and a pric

Easy

Comprehensive Business Cycle Analysis

Analyze a complex business cycle graph and propose policy recommendations based on cyclical changes.

Extreme

Comprehensive Evaluation of Economic Indicators

This final question requires you to integrate your knowledge of various economic indicators—includin

Extreme

Consumer Behavior and the CPI Market Basket

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

Hard

Costs of Inflation and Their Impact

Inflation carries several costs that can affect businesses and households. Answer the following: Pa

Hard

Costs of Inflation: Menu and Shoe-leather Costs

Discuss the economic costs of inflation with a focus on menu costs and shoe-leather costs. Analyze h

Medium

Costs of Inflation: Menu and Shoe-Leather Costs

This question examines the microeconomic costs associated with inflation, specifically focusing on m

Hard

Effects of Inflation on Interest Rates and Costs

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

Hard

Evaluating Business Cycle Indicators

This question explores alternative indicators used to predict and evaluate business cycles beyond GD

Medium

Expanding the Circular Flow Model: Introducing the Foreign Sector

This question extends your understanding of the circular flow model by incorporating the foreign sec

Easy

GDP and Income Inequality

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

Hard

GDP Deflator and Price Level Analysis

Apply the GDP deflator in calculating real GDP and discuss its advantages over the CPI as a measure

Medium

GDP Deflator and Price Level Measurements

Examine the GDP deflator as a measure of price level changes. Calculate real GDP using the GDP defla

Medium

GDP Deflator Calculation and Comparison with CPI

In this question you will define the GDP deflator, perform a calculation using given data, and discu

Medium

GDP Deflator Calculation and Comparison with CPI

Calculate the GDP deflator given nominal and real GDP values, and compare its scope with that of the

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

Implications of Price Indices on Social Welfare

Price indices such as the CPI play a crucial role in social welfare, especially in the context of wa

Hard

Incorporating the Foreign Sector in Circular Flow

Analyze the extended circular flow model by incorporating the foreign sector and its impact on GDP.

Medium

Investment and the Circular Flow

This question explores the role of investment within the circular flow model and its implications fo

Medium

Investment Spending and Future Economic Growth

Investment spending is a crucial component of GDP that influences future economic growth. Answer the

Hard

Loanable Funds Market and Interest Rate Determination

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

Hard

Measuring Unemployment and the Effects of Discouraged Workers

This question addresses the measurement of the unemployment rate, the role of discouraged workers, a

Medium

Net Exports and Their Role in GDP

Evaluate the role of net exports in the GDP calculation and discuss how changes in net exports refle

Medium

Nominal vs Real Interest Rates

Analyze the relationship between nominal interest rates, real interest rates, and expected inflation

Easy

Nominal vs. Real GDP Analysis

This question explores the differences between nominal and real GDP and asks for adjustments related

Easy

Nominal vs. Real Income: Analysis of Purchasing Power

Examine the differences between nominal and real income. Calculate the effect of inflation on real i

Medium

Technological Change and Economic Productivity

This question analyzes how technological innovations impact aggregate productivity and examines thei

Extreme

The Shadow Economy and GDP Measurement

Discuss the impact of the shadow economy on GDP measurements.

Medium

Understanding the Costs of Inflation

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

Hard

Unemployment Measures and Labor Force Participation

Using the given data, calculate key labor market indicators and discuss potential issues in measurin

Medium

Unemployment Rate and Labor Force Participation Analysis

Given the following data for a country: total population (16 years and older) is 200 million, employ

Medium

Unemployment Type Analysis

Differentiate among types of unemployment and evaluate policy responses to structural changes in the

Medium

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

AD-AS Equilibrium and the Impact of Market Expectations

This question investigates how market expectations, particularly regarding inflation, can affect the

Medium

Aggregate Demand and Its Components

Consider the concept of Aggregate Demand (AD) in the domestic economy. Explain the key components th

Easy

Aggregate Demand Components and Policy Instruments

Dissect the components of Aggregate Demand and assess how fiscal policy instruments can influence th

Hard

Aggregate Demand Components and Real GDP

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

Easy

Aggregate Demand Shifts and Their Impact on Real GDP

This question evaluates your understanding of how changes in consumer sentiment affect aggregate dem

Easy

Aggregate Supply Adjustments in Response to Labor Market Changes

Assess how changes in labor market conditions, such as a significant wage increase, affect the short

Medium

Analyzing the Relationship between AD Shifts and Employment Levels

This question explores how shifts in aggregate demand affect employment levels in the economy during

Medium

Automatic Stabilizers: Their Role and Impact

Examine the concept of automatic stabilizers in fiscal policy. Discuss how they operate during econo

Easy

Components of Aggregate Demand and Curve Shifts

Aggregate Demand (AD) comprises four key components: consumption (C), investment (I), government spe

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

Detailed Multiplier Analysis in a Fiscal Stimulus Scenario

This question challenges you to perform multiplier calculations and analyze the effects of a fiscal

Hard

Economic Forecasting with Fiscal Policy Adjustments

Utilize fiscal policy adjustments to forecast changes in GDP and discuss the limitations of the mult

Hard

Fiscal Multipliers and Policy Adjustments

The government aims to stimulate the economy by increasing GDP by $4 billion. In an economy where ho

Hard

Fiscal Stimulus and Spending Multipliers

Examine how a change in government spending affects aggregate output through the multiplier effect.

Hard

Fiscal Stimulus and Unintended Consequences in an Overheated Economy

Debate the potential unintended consequences of implementing expansionary fiscal policy in an econom

Extreme

FRQ 1: Aggregate Demand Components and Shifts

Examine the following data on the four components of aggregate demand (C, I, G, X-M) from Q1 to Q2 a

Medium

FRQ 1: Money Market and Monetary Policy

This question examines your understanding of the money market and the effects of an expansionary mon

Medium

FRQ 3: Spending and Tax Multipliers

This question tests your understanding of the multiplier effect in fiscal policy. Part A: Given tha

Medium

FRQ 6: Long-Run Aggregate Supply and Economic Growth

This question focuses on the long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) and the determinants of economic growt

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 8: Multiplier Process and MPC Impact on Aggregate Demand

Understanding the multiplier process is essential in assessing fiscal policy effectiveness. Part A:

Easy

FRQ 14: Long-Run Self-Adjustment in the AD-AS Model

This question requires you to analyze the self-adjustment mechanism in the AD-AS framework. Part A:

Hard

FRQ 15: Determining Equilibrium Real GDP in an AD-AS Model

Using a given scenario, determine the equilibrium real GDP, price level, and discuss any deviations

Medium

FRQ 16: Globalization and Net Exports

Globalization influences the net exports component of aggregate demand. Part A: Explain how fluctua

Easy

FRQ 17: Technological Advancements and Shifts in Long-Run Aggregate Supply

Discuss how technological advancements influence the long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) curve and the

Medium

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

FRQ 19: Automatic Stabilizers in Different Economic Conditions

This question evaluates your understanding of automatic stabilizers and how they operate in varying

Medium

Inflationary Gap Analysis Using the AD-AS Model

This question requires you to analyze the implications of an inflationary gap using the AD-AS framew

Medium

Interplay Between Nominal and Real GDP in the AD-AS Framework

Discuss the differences between nominal and real GDP and how changes in the aggregate price level af

Medium

Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS) and Economic Growth

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

Easy

Monetary Policy and Aggregate Demand

Analyze the effects of an expansionary monetary policy on aggregate demand through the interest rate

Hard

Multiplier Effects of Consumer Behavior Changes

Analyze how changes in consumers’ marginal propensity to consume (MPC) affect the spending multiplie

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

Policy Mix in Recession with Supply Shock

In an economy experiencing both a recessionary gap and a negative supply shock, critically evaluate

Extreme

Recessionary and Inflationary Gaps

Using the AD-AS model, analyze the concepts of recessionary and inflationary gaps and discuss their

Hard

Shifts in Short-Run Aggregate Supply Due to Input Price Changes

This question focuses on understanding how changes in input prices impact the short-run aggregate su

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

Supply Shock and SRAS Shift

A sudden increase in global oil prices causes an adverse supply shock in the economy. Analyze how th

Hard

Supply-Side Policies and SRAS Shifts

Evaluate how supply-side policies, such as deregulation, affect the short-run aggregate supply (SRAS

Medium

Tax and Spending Multipliers in Fiscal Policy

This question focuses on a detailed analysis of tax and spending multipliers and their roles in fisc

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
Unit 4: Financial Sector

Analyzing Bank Balance Sheets Using T-Accounts

T-accounts are a fundamental tool for understanding bank balance sheets. Address the following:

Easy

Analyzing the Price-Yield Relationship in Bond Markets

This question explores why bond prices and interest rates are inversely related. Answer the followin

Hard

Bond Prices and Interest Rates

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

Hard

Calculating Real vs. Nominal Interest Rates

Interest rates can be expressed in nominal and real terms. Use the following equations: $$\text{Nomi

Easy

Comparing Monetary Policy Tools: Discount Rate vs. Reserve Requirements

The Federal Reserve employs various tools to influence the economy. Compare the discount rate and th

Hard

Discount Rate Policy Effects

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

Medium

Effects of Changes in the Federal Discount Rate

This question explores the role of the discount rate in monetary policy and its impact on bank behav

Medium

Equity vs. Debt Financing: Analysis Using Financial Data

A company is evaluating its financing options and is considering both equity financing (issuing stoc

Medium

Evaluating Investment Choices: Rate of Return Analysis

A firm is evaluating two potential investments: a physical asset and a financial asset. The firm req

Medium

Evaluating the Measures of Money Supply: M1 vs. M2

M1 and M2 are two key measures of the money supply. Answer the following questions based on the defi

Easy

Expansionary Monetary Policy and the Money Market

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

Medium

Foreign Capital Flows and Domestic Financial Markets

This question explores the impact of foreign capital inflows on the domestic loanable funds market.

Hard

Foreign Demand and the Loanable Funds Market

Investigate how foreign demand for domestic assets influences the loanable funds market. Answer the

Hard

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

This question addresses the principles of fractional reserve banking and the concept of the money mu

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 3: Bond Prices and Interest Rates

Explain the inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates, and analyze the impact of i

Easy

FRQ 4: Real vs Nominal Interest Rates Calculation

Utilize given scenarios to compute real interest rates and analyze their implications for economic a

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 8: Determining Money Market Equilibrium

Solve for the equilibrium nominal interest rate in the money market and analyze the impact of a mone

Hard

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

FRQ 14: Risk and Return in Financial Assets

Analyze how risk and liquidity influence the rate of return of financial assets.

Hard

Functions of Money in Daily Transactions

Money serves as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value. Answer the following

Easy

Impact of Public Cash Holdings on the Money Multiplier

This question examines how increased public preference for holding cash affects the money multiplier

Medium

Interest Rate Changes and Bond Pricing

Analyze how changes in nominal interest rates affect bond prices for a bond with a fixed coupon rate

Hard

Interest Rate Determination in the Loanable Funds Market

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

Extreme

Liquidity and Investment Choices

This question investigates how liquidity considerations affect an investor’s choice among different

Medium

Liquidity in Financial Markets During Economic Crises

Liquidity is a critical factor during economic downturns. Answer the following: (i) Define liquidit

Hard

Loanable Funds and Future Expectations

This question assesses how expectations regarding future economic conditions affect the loanable fun

Medium

Monetary Base and Money Supply: A Comparative Analysis

Understanding the difference between the monetary base and the money supply is important for analyzi

Medium

Money Market Equilibrium and Monetary Policy

The money market is determined by the interaction of money demand and money supply. Use the provided

Medium

Money Supply: M1 and M2 Definitions and Calculations

Answer the following questions related to money supply definitions: (i) Define M1 and M2 and descri

Easy

Nominal vs. Real Interest Rates

This question assesses your ability to distinguish between nominal and real interest rates and compu

Easy

Nominal vs. Real Interest Rates under Inflation

Consider an economy where the nominal interest rate is 10% and the inflation rate is 4%. Answer the

Easy

Nominal vs. Real Interest Rates: Investment Returns

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

Easy

Predicting Consumer Borrowing Based on Interest Rate Changes

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

Extreme

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

Transaction Demand vs. Asset Demand for Money

Examine the two components of money demand: transaction demand and asset demand. Answer the followin

Medium
Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies

AD‐AS Analysis of Recessionary Gap Adjustment

Consider an economy that is operating below its full-employment level. In this question, you will us

Hard

Adjustment from Recessionary to Full Employment Equilibrium

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

Medium

Analyzing Double Shocks: Recession and Inflation Simultaneously

An economy is hit by two simultaneous shocks: a decline in aggregate demand due to reduced consumer

Extreme

Analyzing Policy Shifts: Expansionary Monetary vs. Contractionary Fiscal Policy

Compare the economic impacts of expansionary monetary policy and contractionary fiscal policy. Discu

Hard

Application of the Quantity Theory of Money

The Quantity Theory of Money asserts that changes in the money supply have a direct impact on the pr

Medium

Coordinated Fiscal and Monetary Policies for Full Employment

Achieving full employment often requires a coordinated effort between fiscal and monetary policies.

Hard

Cost-Push Inflation and the Wage-Price Spiral

Examine the dynamics of cost-push inflation and the wage-price spiral, discussing their causes and p

Hard

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

Fiscal Policy Impacts in Different Economic Phases

Compare the effects of expansionary fiscal policy when an economy is in a recessionary gap versus wh

Hard

FRQ 4: Phillips Curve Analysis – Short-Run vs. Long-Run

Examine the Phillips curve and discuss how the short-run trade-off between inflation and unemploymen

Medium

FRQ 6: Cost-Push Inflation and the Wage-Price Spiral Dynamics

Analyze the phenomena of cost-push inflation and the wage-price spiral. Use a graphical representati

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 11: National Debt, Deficits, and Macroeconomic Stability

Discuss the relationship between persistent budget deficits, national debt, and their potential impa

Hard

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

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

Hard

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 19: Public Policy and Infrastructure Spending – Effects on AD and LRAS

Examine how government spending on infrastructure can affect both aggregate demand and long-run aggr

Medium

Government Spending Multipliers and GDP Impact

Evaluate the concept of the government spending multiplier and its effect on overall economic output

Easy

Graphical Integration of AD, SRAS, and LRAS with Policy Shifts

Complex economic scenarios often involve multiple simultaneous shifts in the AD–AS framework. In thi

Hard

Inflationary Gap and Self-Correction Mechanism

In an economy initially at full employment, a surge in government spending shifts the AD curve right

Medium

Investment Tax Credit and Its Effect on Aggregate Supply

Investment tax credits are used to stimulate capital investment and thereby shift the aggregate supp

Medium

Investment Tax Credits and Their Effects on AS/AD

Investment tax credits are a supply-side fiscal measure intended to stimulate private investment. Ev

Medium

Long-Run Economic Growth and Productivity Determinants

Long-run economic growth is driven by improvements in productivity. In this question, you will explo

Hard

Monetary Policy Impact on the Loanable Funds Market

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

Medium

Phillips Curve Analysis with Shifting Inflation Expectations

Analyze the relationship between unemployment and inflation using the Phillips curve, considering ch

Hard

Phillips Curve Analysis: Short-run vs Long-run Implications

Consider an economy experiencing demand-pull inflation. (a) Define the short-run Phillips Curve (SR

Medium

Public Policy Initiatives to Foster Economic Growth

Public policy can drive both short-run aggregate demand and long-run growth. Consider the following:

Medium

Recessionary Gap and Long‐Run Adjustment

In an economy initially operating at full employment, a loss of consumer and firm confidence causes

Easy

Supply-Side Policies and Economic Growth

Supply-side policies, such as tax cuts and increased investment in human capital, can shift the long

Medium

The Aggregate Production Function and Shifts in Long-Run Aggregate Supply

The aggregate production function is central to understanding long-run economic growth. In this ques

Medium

Wage-Price Spiral and Expected Inflation

The interaction of rising wages and prices can create a self-perpetuating cycle known as a wage-pric

Hard
Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance

Analyzing Balance of Payments Data

A country provides the following data for the year: • Goods and Services: Exports = $500 billion, I

Medium

Analyzing the U.S. Balance of Payments Account Deficit

This FRQ examines the components of the balance of payments accounts. The U.S. is experiencing a cur

Medium

Balance of Payments Analysis

Examine the balance of payments statement provided in the table and analyze the relationships betwee

Medium

Comparative Analysis of Tariffs vs. Quotas: Economic Efficiency

This FRQ asks you to compare the economic impacts of tariffs and quotas, particularly in terms of th

Hard

Comparative Fiscal Policy Impacts on Exchange Rates

Evaluate how differences in fiscal policy between regions can impact exchange rates. Your answer sho

Extreme

Comparing Economic Effects: Tariffs vs. Quotas on Imports

Compare the economic implications of a tariff and a quota on imported cars using the case provided.

Medium

Comparing Tariffs and Quotas

The table below compares the effects of tariffs and import quotas on the domestic market for a given

Medium

Currency Appreciation and Depreciation: Causes and Consequences

This FRQ requires you to analyze the factors that determine whether a currency appreciates or deprec

Medium

Currency Appreciation and Depreciation: Impact on Trade

Discuss how changes in currency values affect international trade, particularly through the mechanis

Medium

Currency Depreciation and Outbound Capital Flows

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

Hard

Economic Effects of Import Quotas

Using the context of an import quota on automobiles, answer the following parts regarding its impact

Hard

Effects of Monetary Contraction on Domestic Markets

Analyze how a contractionary monetary policy affects domestic interest rates, capital flows, and the

Hard

Exchange Rate Determination: The Role of Monetary Policy Tools

This FRQ examines how monetary policy tools influence domestic interest rates and, indirectly, the v

Medium

Exchange Rate Equilibrium: Solving with Supply and Demand Equations

This FRQ requires you to solve for the equilibrium exchange rate using given supply and demand funct

Hard

Exchange Rate Fluctuations and Speculation

Evaluate how changes in exchange rates occur due to trade dynamics and speculative behavior. Refer t

Medium

Fed Intervention in Balance-of-Payments Adjustment

Analyze the role of the Federal Reserve in intervening in the foreign exchange market to correct bal

Extreme

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 Analysis

In this FRQ, you will analyze the conditions for equilibrium in the foreign exchange market by using

Medium

Foreign Exchange Market Shocks and Policy Interventions

Analyze how a sudden shock in the foreign exchange market, such as a geopolitical crisis, affects th

Extreme

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: The Role of Speculation in the Forex Market

Speculation in the forex market can create rapid fluctuations in exchange rates. This question focus

Hard

FRQ 7: Determinants of Foreign Exchange Market Equilibrium

The foreign exchange market reaches equilibrium where the quantity of dollars demanded equals the qu

Easy

FRQ 8: Effects of Currency Appreciation on U.S. Exports

The appreciation of the domestic currency can have significant implications for a country’s export p

Medium

FRQ 9: Comparative Analysis of Tariffs and Quotas

Tariffs and import quotas are policy tools used to protect domestic industries, but they have differ

Medium

FRQ 10: Currency Appreciation and its Impact on Net Exports

An appreciating currency can affect a country’s international trade balance. This question explores

Medium

FRQ 11: Central Bank Intervention in the Foreign Exchange Market

During times of economic crisis, central banks may intervene in the foreign exchange market to stabi

Extreme

FRQ 13: Impact of Global Economic Shocks on the Forex Market

Global economic shocks can have significant impacts on the foreign exchange market. In this question

Extreme

FRQ 14: Depreciation of the Domestic Currency due to Fiscal Expansion

Expansionary fiscal policies can have counterintuitive effects on the exchange rate. In this questio

Hard

FRQ 17: Global Price Shocks and their Impact on the FX Market

Global commodity price shocks can have a significant impact on a nation’s trade balance and its exch

Hard

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

Monetary Policy and Exchange Rates

Discuss how monetary policy influences exchange rates and net exports. Provide detailed explanations

Hard

Monetary Policy Impact on Exchange Rates

An expansionary monetary policy, such as an increase in the money supply, can have significant effec

Medium

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 Trade-offs in Balancing BOP Deficits and Exchange Rate Stability

Critically evaluate the policy trade-offs that governments face when addressing persistent balance o

Extreme

Real Interest Rates and International Capital Flows

This FRQ explores how differences in real interest rates influence international capital movements.

Hard

Real Interest Rates and International Capital Flows

The relationship between domestic real interest rates and international capital flows can be observe

Medium

Real Interest Rates and Investment Flow Dynamics

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

Medium

Relative Income and Exchange Rate Dynamics

National income differences can alter currency values. Explain how rising incomes in a foreign count

Medium

Shifts in Foreign Exchange Demand and Supply

Evaluate the effects of shifts in foreign exchange demand and supply on the dollar's value. Answer t

Medium

Tariff Impacts on Domestic Markets

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

Hard

Tariff vs. Quota: Economic Outcomes

Compare the economic effects of implementing a tariff versus an import quota. Address the following

Medium

Tariffs and International Trade

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

Medium

Understanding Balance of Payments Accounts

Using the information provided about Balance of Payments (BOP) accounts, answer the following questi

Easy

Understanding Balance of Payments Components

Explain the three primary components of the balance of payments (current account, capital account, a

Easy

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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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.
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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.