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  • Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (41)
  • Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle (44)
  • Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination (46)
  • Unit 4: Financial Sector (40)
  • Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies (42)
  • Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance (37)
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

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

Analysis of Production Possibilities Curve (PPC) and Opportunity Costs

This question assesses your understanding of the Production Possibilities Curve (PPC), its concave s

Medium

Analyzing Shifts in Demand: Determinants and Effects

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

Medium

Calculating Opportunity Cost in Resource Allocation

This question asks you to compute opportunity cost in a given resource allocation scenario and to an

Easy

Comparative Advantage and Trade

Two countries, Country A and Country B, produce wine and cheese. Use the production data provided to

Medium

Comparative Advantage and Trade Decisions

This question examines the concepts of absolute and comparative advantage and their implications for

Medium

Comparative Advantage and Trade Opportunities

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

Medium

Comparative Advantage in International Trade: Calculation and Application

This question focuses on applying the concept of comparative advantage to determine gains from trade

Hard

Comparative Analysis of Macro and Microeconomics

This question explores the differences between macroeconomics and microeconomics and examines their

Medium

Consumer Choice and Indifference Curves

Examine consumer choice theory by analyzing indifference curves and budget constraints. Use diagrams

Hard

Demand Analysis in a Competitive Market

This question focuses on the demand concept, including shifts due to income changes and substitutes.

Medium

Demand Determinants Analysis

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

Easy

Determinants of Supply and Shifting Curves

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

Easy

Economic Decision-Making in Business: Balancing Costs and Benefits

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

Medium

Fiscal Policy Impact on Macroeconomics

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

Hard

FRQ 5: Determinants of Demand – Impact on Market Equilibrium

Evaluate how changes in various determinants of demand affect market equilibrium using a hypothetica

Easy

FRQ 10: Opportunity Cost in Personal Time Management

This question focuses on the concept of opportunity cost within personal decision-making, using prov

Easy

FRQ 11: Government Trade-offs: Taxation vs. Public Investment

Evaluate the trade-offs governments face when allocating scarce resources between taxation and publi

Medium

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

Impact of Rising Labor Costs on Supply

A widget manufacturing firm faces a significant increase in labor costs due to rising wages. This in

Easy

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

Inflation Dynamics and the AD-AS Model

Utilize the Aggregate Demand-Aggregate Supply (AD-AS) framework to analyze inflation dynamics in the

Medium

Market Adjustment: Surplus and Shortage Dynamics in the Electric Car Market

In the electric car market, assume that due to high demand, the market is experiencing a shortage wh

Medium

Market Equilibrium Analysis in a Consumer Goods Market

Using a demand and supply framework, analyze how an increase in consumer incomes affects the market

Easy

Micro vs. Macroeconomic Analysis: Policy Impacts

Differentiate between microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives and examine how policy changes su

Easy

Natural Resources Scarcity and Economic Decisions

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

Medium

Opportunity Cost Calculation Problem

This question tests your understanding of opportunity cost. Answer each part with definitions, calcu

Easy

Opportunity Cost in Personal Decision-Making

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

Easy

Opportunity Costs and the Production Possibility Frontier

This question explores the relationship between opportunity costs and the slope of the Production Po

Hard

Opportunity Costs in Personal Financial Decisions

This question examines how individuals make decisions based on opportunity costs, particularly in th

Medium

PPC and Economic Growth

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

Medium

PPC and Opportunity Cost Analysis

Using the Production Possibilities Curve (PPC), analyze opportunity costs in an economy that produce

Medium

Price Elasticity of Demand

This question examines price elasticity of demand. Use definitions, calculations, and economic analy

Medium

Scarcity and Opportunity Costs Calculation

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

Easy

Supply Determinants and Shifts in the Supply Curve

This question tests your understanding of the determinants of supply and how they shift the supply c

Easy

Tax Implications on Supply Decisions in the Tobacco Industry

Consider a scenario where the government imposes an excise tax on tobacco products. This tax increas

Hard

The Role of Technology in Economic Development

This question examines how advancements in technology drive economic growth and affect opportunity c

Medium

Trade-Offs and Opportunity Costs in Decision-Making

This question examines the concept of trade-offs and opportunity cost in economic decision-making.

Easy

Understanding Market Disequilibrium: Surpluses and Shortages

This question explores market disequilibrium through the analysis of surpluses and shortages using p

Easy
Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle

Analysis of Business Cycles Using Leading Indicators

Examine the role of leading indicators in forecasting business cycles. Identify key indicators and a

Extreme

Analyzing Economic Shocks and Policy Responses

Consider an economy experiencing a significant drop in consumer spending. Using the following data—a

Extreme

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 Cycles: Identification and Analysis

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

Hard

Circular Flow and GDP Analysis

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

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

Consumer Behavior and the CPI Market Basket

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

Hard

Consumer Price Index and Inflation Calculation

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a primary indicator of inflation. Answer the following: Part A: G

Easy

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

CPI and Inflation Calculation Problem

This question examines your ability to compute the inflation rate using CPI data and helps you analy

Medium

Effects of Expected vs Unexpected Inflation

Differentiate between expected and unexpected inflation, and analyze how each type impacts various e

Easy

Effects of Unexpected Inflation on Economic Agents

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

Medium

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

Fiscal Policy and Business Cycles

In this question, you will analyze the role of expansionary fiscal policy during business cycle down

Extreme

GDP by Expenditure vs. Income Approaches

Compare and contrast the expenditure and income approaches to measuring GDP. Discuss why these two m

Medium

GDP Deflator and Inflation Adjustment

Economists use different price indices to measure inflation. Answer the following: Part A: A table

Hard

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 vs. CPI: Comparative Analysis

Compare and contrast the GDP deflator and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in terms of their compositi

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, National Income, and the Value-Added Approach

This question examines students' understanding of different methods of calculating GDP, with a focus

Easy

Graphical Analysis of a Business Cycle

Analyze a business cycle using the provided graph and data. Answer the following: Part A: Examine t

Hard

Impact of Government Spending on GDP

This question explores how changes in government spending affect GDP and discusses potential seconda

Medium

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

Inflation and Its Impact on Labor Markets

Discuss how inflation affects labor markets, particularly the adjustment of wages and employment lev

Medium

Inflation’s Impact on Real Income and Purchasing Power

This question explores the relationship between nominal and real income in the context of inflation

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

Nominal vs Real GDP: Long-term Growth Analysis

Consider an economy with the following nominal GDP and price index values over a five-year period: Y

Extreme

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

Price Indices and Inflation Calculation

Economists use price indices to measure inflation and adjust economic data. Analyze the construction

Medium

Product Market Dynamics and GDP Fluctuations

This question explores how changes in the product market affect equilibrium outcomes and subsequentl

Hard

Real vs. Nominal GDP Analysis

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

Medium

Structural vs Frictional Unemployment Analysis

Outline the differences between structural and frictional unemployment in an economy.

Easy

Technological Change and Economic Productivity

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

Extreme

The Circular Flow Model and Economic Leakage/Injection

The circular flow model illustrates how leakages and injections affect overall economic activity. An

Medium

The Shadow Economy’s Impact on GDP

This question examines the role of unreported economic activities (shadow economy) and their implica

Hard

Understanding Monetary Policy Through Money Market Graphs

Assume the central bank increases the money supply in the economy. Answer the following questions:

Medium

Understanding the Costs of Inflation

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

Hard

Unemployment Measurement and Analysis

Accurately measuring unemployment is critical for understanding economic health. Use the data and co

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

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

AS Shifts and Economic Equilibrium

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

Medium

Assessment of Automatic Stabilizers in Fiscal Policy Stability

Analyze the role of automatic stabilizers as built-in fiscal policy mechanisms in moderating economi

Medium

Automatic Stabilizers in Economic Downturns

During a recession, automatic stabilizers such as increased transfer payments and lower tax collecti

Medium

Components of Aggregate Demand and Curve Shifts

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

Easy

Comprehensive Analysis of AD-AS Equilibrium, Fiscal Policy, and Multipliers

This comprehensive question integrates multiple macroeconomic concepts including aggregate demand (A

Extreme

Discretionary Fiscal Policy and Its Lags

Discretionary fiscal policy often suffers from implementation lags. Evaluate how these lags can affe

Medium

Effects of a Positive Technological Shock on the Economy

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

Medium

Exchange Rates and Net Exports Influence on AD

Analyze how fluctuations in exchange rates impact the net exports component of aggregate demand and

Medium

Fiscal Policy and Net Exports Impact

Analyze the impact of an expansionary fiscal policy on domestic economic activity and international

Hard

Fiscal Policy Lags and Economic Stabilization

This question examines the concept of fiscal policy lags and their impact on the effectiveness of go

Extreme

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

Fiscal Stimulus: Spending vs. Tax Multipliers

Matthew, an economist, is evaluating a fiscal stimulus strategy. Given that the marginal propensity

Medium

FRQ 2: Spending Multiplier Analysis

Analyze the concept of the spending multiplier in the macroeconomy and determine its numerical value

Medium

FRQ 4: Short-Run Aggregate Supply and Price Levels

Examine how changes in input prices affect the short-run aggregate supply (SRAS) in the macroeconomy

Medium

FRQ 10: Automatic Stabilizers and Economic Fluctuations

Automatic stabilizers play a crucial role in moderating economic fluctuations without deliberate pol

Medium

FRQ 13: Aggregate Demand Curve Diagram and Shifts

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

Medium

FRQ 13: Impact of Consumer Sentiment on Aggregate Demand

Consumer sentiment plays a vital role in determining the consumption component of aggregate demand.

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: 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: Policy Interventions during Inflation: A Fiscal Perspective

Discuss the fiscal policy interventions that can be used to address an inflationary gap, including p

Hard

FRQ 20: Dynamics of AD-AS Adjustments with Supply Shocks

Supply shocks cause significant shifts in the AD-AS framework. Part A: Using the AD-AS model, draw

Extreme

GDP and Price Level Analysis

Using the table provided below, answer the following: (a) Calculate the nominal GDP for Year 2. (b)

Medium

GDP Equilibrium in the AD-AS Model: Recessionary Gap and Self-Correction

This question examines the concept of macroeconomic equilibrium in the AD-AS model, particularly in

Hard

Government Spending Injection and the Multiplier Effect

This question explores the effect of an injection of government spending on real GDP through the mul

Easy

Graphing Fiscal Policy Effects on the AD-AS Model

Fiscal policy is a fundamental tool for addressing output gaps. Evaluate how an expansionary fiscal

Hard

Impact of Inflation on Various Economic Agents

In this problem, you will analyze a scenario with rising inflation and its effects on different part

Hard

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

International Trade and Fiscal Balance: A Two-Country Model

Evaluate the effects of fiscal policy differences between two countries on international trade balan

Extreme

Loanable Funds Market and Interest Rates: Government Borrowing Impact

This question explores the effects of increased government borrowing on the loanable funds market an

Hard

Long-Run Self-Adjustment Following a Recessionary Gap

Explain the self-correcting mechanism that allows an economy operating below full employment to retu

Medium

Multiplier Effects of Fiscal Policy

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

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

Policy Responses to Negative Supply Shocks

Negative supply shocks can disrupt economic stability. Answer the following: (a) Define a negative

Hard

Recessionary and Inflationary Gaps

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

Hard

Recessionary and Inflationary Gaps and Self-Adjustment Mechanisms

Examine how the economy self-adjusts to recessionary and inflationary gaps using the AD-AS framework

Medium

Recessionary Gap in the AD-AS Model

This question examines your ability to use the AD-AS model to describe and analyze a recessionary ga

Medium

Simultaneous Shifts in Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

Examine an economy that is simultaneously affected by expansionary fiscal policy and a negative supp

Extreme

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 Shocks and Short-Run Aggregate Supply

Analyze the role of supply shocks in shifting the short-run aggregate supply (SRAS) and their effect

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

The Role of Consumer Confidence in Aggregate Demand

Consumer confidence can significantly impact the aggregate demand in an economy. (a) Describe how c

Easy
Unit 4: Financial Sector

Analyzing Liquidity of Financial Assets

Consider the following table which lists various financial assets along with their liquidity scores,

Easy

Bank Balance Sheet and Fractional Reserve Banking

Analyze a bank's balance sheet using a T-account and explain the effect of fractional reserve bankin

Hard

Bond Prices and Interest Rates

Bond prices and interest rates share an inverse relationship. Using the data provided and your under

Medium

Commodity Money vs. Fiat Money

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

Easy

Contractionary Monetary Policy and Economic Stabilization

Analyze the role and impacts of contractionary monetary policy in stabilizing the economy. Answer th

Medium

Debt Financing vs. Equity Financing

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

Hard

Deficit Spending and Loanable Funds Demand

This question focuses on how government deficit spending influences the demand for loanable funds. A

Hard

Effective Money Multiplier under Varying Conditions

The theoretical money multiplier can be affected by factors such as excess reserves and currency hol

Extreme

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 Financing vs Debt Financing

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of equity and debt financing for a firm facing investment

Hard

Equity vs. Debt Financing Decisions

This question investigates the differences between equity financing and debt financing and their imp

Medium

Expansionary vs. Contractionary Monetary Policy

Monetary policy can be either expansionary or contractionary depending on economic conditions. In an

Medium

Foreign Investment and Its Impact on the Loanable Funds Market

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

Hard

FRQ 1: Evaluating Investment Decisions Based on Expected Rate of Return

Using the provided table of assets, analyze which asset meets the firm's criterion for a physical as

Easy

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

FRQ 16: Functions and Evolution of Money

Discuss the functions of money and its evolution from commodity money to fiat money.

Easy

FRQ 19: Monetary Policy and Aggregate Demand

Examine the transmission mechanism of expansionary monetary policy from the Fed’s actions to shifts

Extreme

Global Capital Flows and the Loanable Funds Market

Analyze how international capital flows affect the domestic loanable funds market and the resulting

Extreme

Impact of Changes in Required Reserve Ratios on Banking and Money Supply

Changes in the required reserve ratio can have significant effects on the money creation process. An

Medium

Impact of Reserve Ratio Changes on Money Creation

Examine how changes in the required reserve ratio affect the money multiplier and overall money crea

Medium

Inflationary Expectations and Financial Asset Valuation

This question analyzes how inflationary expectations affect the valuation of financial assets and th

Easy

Integrated Financial Sector Analysis

This question integrates concepts from nominal and real interest rates, inflation, and monetary supp

Extreme

Investment Decisions in Financial Assets

A firm must decide between investing in physical assets and financial investments. Using the table p

Medium

Loanable Funds Market Dynamics

Examine the loanable funds market in terms of supply and demand and discuss the effects of fiscal po

Hard

Loanable Funds Market Dynamics

Examine the loanable funds market and the factors that affect its equilibrium. Answer the following

Medium

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: Discount Rate versus Reserve Ratio

Compare the effectiveness of adjusting the discount rate versus the reserve ratio as tools of moneta

Extreme

Money Market Equilibrium and Monetary Policy Impact

This question examines money market equilibrium and the effect of expansionary monetary policy on in

Hard

Nominal vs Real Interest Rate: Impact on Investment and Purchasing Power

This question examines the relationship between nominal and real interest rates and their impact on

Medium

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: Investment Returns

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

Easy

Open Market Operations and Interest Rates

Analyze how open market operations (OMOs) influence bank reserves and the federal funds rate, and co

Medium

Reserve Requirements and Economic Impact

Assess how changes in the reserve requirement affect bank lending and the broader economy.

Hard

Risk and Expected Return in Financial Investments

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

Hard

Risk in Investment Decisions

This question examines how risk is defined in financial investments and how changes in economic cond

Medium

Stock vs. Bonds: Investment Decision Making

A firm is considering raising funds through equity (by issuing stocks) or debt (by issuing bonds). A

Medium

The Discount Rate and Its Economic Impact

Examine the role of the discount rate as a monetary policy tool and its broader economic implication

Medium

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

The Role of Foreign Demand in the Loanable Funds Market

This question examines how increased foreign demand for domestic financial assets impacts the loanab

Medium
Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies

Adjustment to a Recessionary Gap and Long-Run Equilibration

This question examines the classical adjustment mechanism from a recessionary gap back to full emplo

Medium

Aggregate Demand Shifts Across Different Regions of the SRAS Curve

Some economists argue that the effects of aggregate demand (AD) shifts depend on which region of the

Medium

Analysis of the Phillips Curve in a Recessionary Environment

An economy is in a recession with rising unemployment and falling inflation. Data indicates a moveme

Easy

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

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

Comparing Demand-Pull vs. Cost-Push Inflation

Inflation can arise from different sources. Demand-pull inflation occurs when an increase in aggrega

Hard

Comparing Expansionary Monetary and Fiscal Policies

Compare the short-run and long-run effects of expansionary monetary policy versus expansionary fisca

Hard

Contractionary Fiscal Policy to Correct an Inflationary Gap

Suppose the economy is operating above its full-employment level, creating an inflationary gap. The

Medium

Crowding Out: Analyzing the Loanable Funds Market

Examine the effects of government budget deficits on the loanable funds market and private investmen

Hard

Demand-Pull vs. Cost-Push Inflation Analysis

Differentiate between demand-pull inflation and cost-push inflation and examine how each affects the

Hard

Economic Growth: Production Possibilities and Aggregate Production Function

Discuss the determinants of long-run economic growth and illustrate how an economy's production poss

Medium

Expansionary Fiscal Policy and AD-AS Analysis

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

Medium

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 1: Loanable Funds Market – Government Borrowing Impact

Analyze how an increase in government borrowing affects the loanable funds market. In your response,

Medium

FRQ 5: Monetary Neutrality and the Quantity Theory of Money

Discuss the concept of monetary neutrality using the quantity theory of money. Answer the following

Medium

FRQ 6: Supply-Side Fiscal Policy and Long-Run Economic Growth

Evaluate how supply-side fiscal policies promote long-run economic growth by shifting the long-run a

Hard

FRQ 7: Crowding Out Effect in the Loanable Funds Market

Examine how increased government borrowing leads to the crowding out of private investment. Use the

Medium

FRQ 10: Monetary Policy Effects on the Money Market

Analyze how expansionary monetary policy impacts the money market and, subsequently, the broader eco

Medium

FRQ 16: Demand-Pull Inflation Correction Policies

Discuss the correction policies used to address demand-pull inflation and analyze their short-run an

Medium

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

FRQ 19: The Relationship Between Money Supply Changes and Inflation

Using the Quantity Theory of Money, analyze how an increase in the money supply can lead to inflatio

Medium

Graphical Analysis of Crowding Out

Discuss the concept of 'crowding out' by analyzing the effects of increased government borrowing on

Hard

Impact of Human Capital Investment on Productivity and Growth

Discuss how investments in education and training can lead to improvements in workforce productivity

Easy

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

Implications of a Balanced Budget Amendment on Fiscal Policy Flexibility

There is a proposal to adopt a balanced budget amendment that would require the government to balanc

Medium

Inflation Adjustment Mechanisms in the AD-AS Model

Examine the process by which an inflationary gap is corrected in the economy, and discuss the role o

Medium

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 Adjustment Mechanism

Analyze an economy experiencing an inflationary gap due to an excessive increase in aggregate demand

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

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

Long-run Impact of Infrastructure Investment on Growth

A government has decided to increase spending on infrastructure projects. Answer the following: (a)

Medium

Monetary Neutrality and Real GDP

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

Hard

Monetary Neutrality vs. Short-Run Non-Neutrality

This question explores the concept of monetary neutrality in the long run versus non-neutral effects

Medium

Monetary Policy, Money Supply and Inflation: Quantity Theory of Money Calculation

Using the Quantity Theory of Money, analyze the impact of an increase in the money supply on the pri

Hard

Phillips Curve Analysis: Short-Run Trade-off vs. Long-Run Neutrality

The Phillips curve illustrates the short-run trade-off between inflation and unemployment, but this

Hard

Phillips Curve: Trade-offs and Long-run Neutrality

The Phillips curve illustrates the trade-off between inflation and unemployment in the short run but

Hard

Recessionary Gap: Fiscal and Monetary Policy Interaction

This question analyzes the effects of a recessionary gap resulting from a leftward shift in the aggr

Medium

Supply-Side Fiscal Policy and Long-Run Economic Growth

Evaluate how supply-side fiscal policy, such as reducing income taxes, can enhance long-run economic

Medium

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

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

Analyzing the Effects of Changing Relative Incomes on Exchange Rates

This FRQ examines how changes in relative incomes between countries can influence the exchange rate

Easy

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

Assessing the Impact of Demographic Changes on International Trade

This FRQ asks you to explore the impact of shifting consumer tastes, possibly driven by demographic

Easy

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

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

Currency Depreciation and Domestic Employment

Analyze the impact of a depreciating currency on employment levels within different sectors of the d

Hard

Domestic Policy and International Financial Markets

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

Hard

Effects of Monetary Policy on Capital Flows

Investigate the relationship between domestic interest rate changes and international capital flows

Medium

Exchange Rate Determination and Appreciation

Exchange rates are influenced by multiple determinants. Explain these determinants and analyze how c

Medium

Exchange Rate Determination in Currency Markets

Examine the fundamentals of exchange rate determination in international markets. Answer the parts t

Easy

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

Fiscal and Monetary Policy Interactions: A Comparative Study

In this FRQ, you will analyze a scenario in which fiscal expansion and monetary contraction occur si

Extreme

Fiscal Policy and Exchange Rate Effects

Expansionary fiscal policy, such as increased government spending, can affect both domestic output a

Medium

Fiscal Policy Effects on Currency Exchange Rates

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

Medium

Fiscal Policy's Effect on Aggregate Demand and Exchange Rates

Discuss the impact of expansionary fiscal policy on aggregate demand, national income, and the excha

Easy

Foreign Exchange Market Equilibrium Analysis

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

Medium

Foreign Exchange Market Equilibrium and Money Supply Shifts

Examine the impact of monetary policy changes on the foreign exchange market.

Medium

Foreign Exchange Market Shifts: A Multi-step Analysis

A recent increase in foreign consumer tastes for U.S. exports, coupled with rising incomes abroad, h

Hard

Foreign Tastes and Exchange Rate Movements

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

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 6: Real Interest Rate Differentials and Capital Flows

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

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 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: Foreign Demand for Domestic Assets and Exchange Rate Movements

Foreign investors increasingly seek domestic assets. In this question, you will analyze how an incre

Hard

FRQ 12: Dynamics of International Capital Flows

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

Medium

Impact of Monetary Policy on Exchange Rates

Assume the Federal Reserve adopts an expansionary monetary policy. This action increases the U.S. mo

Medium

Interest Rates and International Capital Flows: A Detailed Analysis

Domestic interest rate changes significantly influence international capital flows. Assess how an in

Hard

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

Real Interest Rate Differential and Capital Inflows

Analyze how differences in real interest rates between countries affect capital inflows and determin

Hard

Real Interest Rates and International Capital Flows

Assess how differences in real interest rates between two countries influence international capital

Medium

Role of Central Bank Interventions in Foreign Exchange Markets

This FRQ examines central bank interventions in the foreign exchange market and their implications f

Hard

Speculation and Exchange Rate Volatility

Examine the role of speculative activity in the foreign exchange market and its effects on exchange

Hard

Tariffs and International Trade

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

Medium

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