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  • Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (41)
  • Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle (49)
  • Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination (43)
  • Unit 4: Financial Sector (46)
  • Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies (34)
  • Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance (37)
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

Analyzing Demand Curve Shifts with Price Elasticity

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

Hard

Comparative Advantage and Gains from Trade

This question examines how countries can benefit from specializing in the production of goods where

Medium

Comparative Advantage and Trade Specialization

This question focuses on the principles of absolute and comparative advantage and the gains from spe

Medium

Consumer Choice and Indifference Curves

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

Hard

Determinants of Economic Growth and Efficiency

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

Medium

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 Shifts in LRAS

Analyze how technological improvements can lead to economic growth, using the AD-AS framework to ill

Hard

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

Elasticity and Revenue

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

Medium

Evaluating the Effects of Economic Contraction on Unemployment and Inflation

This question analyzes the impact of an economic contraction on unemployment and inflation using the

Medium

FRQ 16: Demand and Supply Interaction in a Competitive Market

Using the provided market data, analyze the interaction between demand and supply to determine the m

Hard

Government Policies and Market Equilibrium

This question examines how government policies, such as taxes, affect market equilibrium and overall

Hard

Government Trade-offs: Allocative vs. Productive Efficiency

Facing limited resources, a government must decide between allocating funds to healthcare or infrast

Hard

Impact of Price Controls on Market Equilibrium

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

Hard

Inflation Dynamics and the AD-AS Model

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

Medium

Input and Output Problems in International Trade

This question addresses international trade issues by analyzing input and output decisions based on

Extreme

Interpreting a Production Possibility Frontier (PPF)

Analyze a given Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) to determine economic efficiency and opportuni

Easy

Interpreting Market Data: Demand and Supply Tables

Utilize given market data to determine equilibrium and analyze imbalances between supply and demand.

Medium

Loanable Funds Market: Government Borrowing and Interest Rate Determination

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

Hard

Market Equilibrium and Disequilibrium: Surplus and Shortage Analysis

Analyze how deviations from equilibrium create surpluses or shortages and how markets adjust to rest

Medium

Money Market Equilibrium and Interest Rates

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

Medium

Opportunity Cost and the Production Possibilities Curve

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

Medium

Policy Impacts on Opportunity Costs

This question explores how government policies, such as taxation, can affect the opportunity cost of

Hard

PPC and Opportunity Cost Analysis

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

Medium

Price Ceiling Impacts in the Housing Market

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

Medium

Price Elasticity of Demand

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

Medium

Production Possibilities Curve (PPC) Analysis

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

Medium

Production Possibilities Curve and Economic Growth

This question examines the Production Possibilities Curve (PPC) and its implications for efficiency

Medium

Scarcity and Opportunity Cost in Resource Allocation

This question evaluates your understanding of the concepts of scarcity and opportunity cost as they

Easy

Scarcity and Opportunity Costs Calculation

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

Easy

Scarcity and Prioritization in Public Policy

This question examines how scarcity influences government spending decisions and the trade-offs that

Medium

Scarcity, Choice, and Resource Allocation

Scarcity forces individuals and societies to make choices regarding resource allocation. Answer the

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

Supply Analysis and Shifts

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

Medium

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

Taxation, Supply, and Market Outcomes

Analyze the effects of an increase in a per-unit tax on a market, focusing on how it shifts the supp

Hard

Trade-Offs and Efficiency in Production

Analyze the production trade-offs faced by an economy when allocating resources between two goods an

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

Unemployment, Inflation, and the Phillips Curve

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

Medium
Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle

Analyzing Economic Shocks and Policy Responses

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

Extreme

Business Cycle Analysis: Identifying Phases

A country has the following quarterly real GDP values (in $ billions): Q1 = 1000, Q2 = 1025, Q3 = 10

Easy

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 Cycle Effects on Employment and Output

This question examines the relationship between the phases of the business cycle, employment trends,

Hard

Business Cycles and Economic Policy

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

Hard

Business Cycles and Monetary Policy Response

Examine the phases of the business cycle and analyze how monetary policy can be used to mitigate the

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 Economic Activity

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

Easy

Circular Flow and GDP: Understanding Economic Activity

This question involves analyzing the circular flow model of economic activity and its relationship t

Easy

Circular Flow Model with Government

Examine the augmented circular flow model that includes the government sector. Analyze the effects o

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 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

Costs Associated with Inflation

Explain the concept of inflation costs with an emphasis on menu costs and shoe-leather costs.

Medium

Costs of Inflation: Menu and Shoe-Leather Costs

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

Hard

Cyclical Unemployment and Policy Intervention

In a cyclical downturn, unemployment rises significantly. Suppose in an economy, the natural rate of

Medium

Effects of Expected vs Unexpected Inflation

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

Easy

Effects of Inflation on Real Income

Kelsey earned a nominal income of $40,000 in 2014, when the CPI was 234.8. In 2015, her nominal inco

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 Fiscal Stimulus in a Recession

In a recession, governments may increase spending to stimulate the economy. Using the AD-AS model, a

Hard

Expanding the Circular Flow Model: The Role of Government and Foreign Sector

Extend the basic circular flow model to include the government and foreign sectors, and discuss the

Medium

GDP Calculation and Limitations

Evaluate the calculation of GDP using the expenditure approach and discuss one limitation of GDP as

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, National Income, and the Value-Added Approach

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

Easy

Impact of Government Spending on GDP

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

Medium

Impact of Inflation Expectations on Interest Rates

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

Medium

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 Targeting and Monetary Policy

This question requires you to discuss how central banks use inflation targeting as part of their mon

Extreme

Inflation, CPI, and Real Income Analysis

Evaluate how changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) affect the measurement of inflation and real

Medium

Investment Spending and Future Economic Growth

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

Hard

Investment Spending and the Multiplier Effect

Examine how changes in investment spending can have amplified effects on the economy through the mul

Hard

Limitations of GDP as a Measure of Economic Well-being

GDP is often used as an indicator of economic health, but it has limitations. Answer the following:

Medium

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 Labor Force Participation

Examine the methods used to measure unemployment and the labor force participation rate. Calculate t

Medium

Measuring Unemployment and the Effects of Discouraged Workers

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

Medium

Measuring Unemployment Rates and Phillips Curve Analysis

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

Medium

Nominal vs Real Interest Rates

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

Easy

Real Income vs Nominal Income Adjustments

Inflation can distort the interpretation of income figures. Answer the following: Part A: Refer to

Medium

Real vs Nominal GDP Computation

Calculate real GDP from given nominal GDP and the price index, and discuss the significance of real

Easy

Real vs. Nominal GDP

Compare and contrast nominal GDP and real GDP. Calculate real GDP from given data and discuss the im

Medium

Real vs. Nominal GDP Calculation

Using provided data, calculate the Real GDP and demonstrate the difference between Nominal and Real

Easy

Shadow Economy and GDP Underestimation

Evaluate how the presence of a shadow economy can lead to an underestimation of GDP and discuss pote

Medium

Short-run vs. Long-run Effects on Unemployment

This question requires you to analyze unemployment within the labor market, using diagrams and a dis

Hard

The Shadow Economy’s Impact on GDP

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

Hard

Unemployment Measurement and Analysis

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

Medium

Unemployment Measurement and Calculation

Using provided employment data, calculate the official unemployment rate and discuss potential pitfa

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 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 and Their Impacts on Economic Fluctuations

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

Easy

Automatic Stabilizers in Fiscal Policy

Automatic stabilizers play an important role in moderating economic fluctuations. (a) Define what i

Easy

Comparative Analysis of Expansionary and Contractionary Fiscal Policy

Discuss the differences between expansionary and contractionary fiscal policy and analyze their resp

Easy

Contractionary Shock and AD-AS Diagram Analysis

An economy operating at full employment experiences a 10% decrease in consumption spending due to de

Medium

Deregulation and Its Impact on SRAS

Evaluate how deregulation in a specific industry affects short-run aggregate supply (SRAS). Analyze

Medium

Discretionary Fiscal Policy and Its Lags

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

Medium

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 Policy Lags and Economic Stabilization

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

Extreme

Fiscal Policy Multiplier and Its Limitations

Discuss the concept of the fiscal (spending) multiplier, calculate its value, and analyze why the ac

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

Foreign Sector Influence on Aggregate Demand

Examine how changes in foreign income and exchange rate movements influence aggregate demand, partic

Hard

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 2: Spending Multiplier Analysis

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

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 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 8: Automatic Stabilizers and Economic Stability

Examine the role of automatic stabilizers in mitigating economic fluctuations during recessions and

Easy

FRQ 12: Fiscal Policy for Gap Closure Using Multipliers

Consider an economy with a recessionary output gap of $40 billion below its full-employment output.

Hard

FRQ 16: Globalization and Net Exports

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

Easy

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

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 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 Gap and Policy Response

An economy operating above its full-employment level encounters rising inflationary pressures. Analy

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

Interest Rate and Wealth Effects in AD

Examine the roles of the interest rate effect and the wealth effect in shaping the aggregate demand

Easy

Interpreting Macro Data: Consumption, Investment, Government Spending, and Net Exports

This question involves analyzing macroeconomic data to compute aggregate demand and gain insights in

Hard

Investment and Net Exports: Their Effect on Aggregate Demand

Global economic slowdowns have resulted in a $50 billion decline in net exports, and firms are delay

Medium

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 and Fiscal Policy Stimulus

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

Medium

Policy Responses and Automatic Stabilizers

Examine the role of fiscal policy and automatic stabilizers in mitigating economic fluctuations, par

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 (SRAS) Shocks

Examine how negative supply shocks affect the short-run aggregate supply curve and the overall econo

Medium

Short-Run vs. Long-Run Aggregate Supply

This question examines the differences between short-run and long-run aggregate supply. (a) Differe

Medium

Spending vs. Tax Multipliers Analysis

Assume an economy where the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is 0.8 (implying MPS = 0.2). The go

Hard

Supply Shocks and Economic Stability

Analyze the effects of supply shocks on economic stability and discuss potential policy responses to

Medium

Supply Shocks and Short-Run Aggregate Supply

This question explores the impact of supply shocks on the short-run aggregate supply (SRAS). (a) De

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

Tax Cuts and the Tax Multiplier

Assume the government implements a tax cut of $50 billion in an economy with an MPC of 0.75 and an M

Hard

Tax Policy and Tax Multipliers

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

Medium
Unit 4: Financial Sector

An Analysis of Money Supply Definitions: M1 and M2

The money supply is measured using different aggregates such as M1 and M2. Analyze these measures an

Easy

Asset Demand for Money under Changing Interest Rates

Investigate how asset demand for money responds to changes in the nominal interest rate.

Medium

Bond Prices and Interest Rate Movements

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

Medium

Calculating Money Supply Expansion via Fractional Reserve Banking

Fractional reserve banking can lead to an expansion of the money supply through the money multiplier

Medium

Comparative Analysis of Monetary Policy Tools

Central banks use various tools to influence the money supply. Answer the following: (i) Compare op

Hard

Cross-Market Analysis: Money Market and Loanable Funds Market

This question examines how shocks in one financial market can spill over into another. Consider the

Extreme

Debt Financing vs. Equity Financing

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

Hard

Expansionary Monetary Policy and the Money Market

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

Medium

Expansionary vs. Contractionary Monetary Policy

Discuss the differences between expansionary and contractionary monetary policies and their effects

Hard

Exploring the Relationship between Monetary Base and Money Supply

The monetary base and the money supply are closely linked through the banking system. Analyze the fo

Hard

Financial Assets and the Risk-Return Tradeoff

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

Medium

Fiscal Policy and the Foreign Exchange Market

Examine how specific fiscal policy actions can influence domestic economic activity and internationa

Extreme

Fractional Reserve Banking and T-Account Analysis

This question examines the process of money creation in a fractional reserve banking system using T-

Hard

FRQ 5: Functions of Money and Their Impact

Examine the functions of money and discuss its significance in modern economies.

Easy

FRQ 13: Comparative Analysis of Debt vs. Equity Financing

Compare debt financing and equity financing, and analyze which method may be more advantageous under

Hard

FRQ 16: Functions and Evolution of Money

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

Easy

FRQ 18: Credit Market Dynamics and Business Investment

Analyze how changes in the money supply can influence business investment decisions through the cred

Hard

Functions and Measures of Money

This question explores the roles of money in the economy and the measurement of the money supply. An

Medium

Functions of Money in the Modern Economy

Discuss the various functions of money and evaluate how the type of money (fiat vs. commodity) influ

Easy

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 Monetary Policy on Aggregate Demand

This question examines how expansionary monetary policy influences aggregate demand and macroeconomi

Hard

Inflation and Borrowing Costs

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

Easy

Inflation, Nominal Rates, and Real Investment Returns

This question investigates how inflation and interest rates interact and influence investment return

Medium

Inflation’s Impact on Nominal and Real Interest Rates

Inflation can significantly alter the relationship between nominal and real interest rates. Analyze

Medium

Integrated Financial Sector Analysis

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

Extreme

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 Decisions

This question explores the concept of liquidity and its influence on investment choices.

Easy

Liquidity and Investment Decisions

Consider an investor evaluating various financial assets. The investor bases their decision on liqui

Medium

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 Policy and Aggregate Demand: Short-Run Effects

This question analyzes how expansionary monetary policy influences aggregate demand and short-run ma

Hard

Monetary Policy Effects on Aggregate Demand: An AD-AS Analysis

Expansionary monetary policy can shift aggregate demand and affect overall economic output. Evaluate

Medium

Money Demand and Liquidity Preference

Discuss the components of money demand with a focus on transaction demand and asset demand, and anal

Medium

Money Market Dynamics

Evaluate the factors that influence shifts in the money market and how the central bank might counte

Hard

Money Market Equilibrium in a Changing Economy

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

Medium

Open Market Operations and Money Supply

Explore the role of open market operations (OMOs) in regulating the money supply. Answer the followi

Medium

Open Market Operations and the Money Supply

Open market operations (OMOs) are a primary tool used by the Federal Reserve to manage the money sup

Easy

Open Market Operations: Case Study of a Central Bank Policy

This question examines how open market operations (OMOs) are implemented by the central bank and the

Hard

Predicting Consumer Borrowing Based on Interest Rate Changes

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

Extreme

Real vs. Nominal Interest Rates and Investment Decisions

This question assesses your understanding of nominal versus real interest rates and their impact on

Easy

The Federal Funds Rate and Its Transmission

Analyze the role of the federal funds rate in the financial market and illustrate how changes to the

Hard

The Impact of Government Deficit Spending on Loanable Funds

Government deficit spending can have significant effects on the loanable funds market. Consider a sc

Hard

The Role of Money Supply in Monetary Policy

This question evaluates your understanding of how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy, particul

Hard

Transaction Demand vs. Asset Demand for Money

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

Medium

Understanding the Monetary Base and Money Supply

Differentiate between the monetary base and the broader money supply, and apply the money multiplier

Easy
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 to an Inflationary Gap

This question focuses on the adjustment process when an economy experiences an inflationary gap. An

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

Aggregate Production Function and Long-run Growth

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

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

Budget Deficits, National Debt, and Long-Run Output

Analyze the implications of persistent budget deficits on a nation’s long-run output and potential i

Hard

Crowding Out Effect and Long-run Fiscal Implications

A government increases its spending during an economic downturn, leading to a higher budget deficit.

Hard

Crowding Out Effect in the Loanable Funds Market

Analyze the crowding out effect that may occur when the government increases its borrowing to financ

Medium

Crowding Out: Analyzing the Loanable Funds Market

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

Hard

Dual Shifters: Demand-Pull vs. Cost-Push Inflation

An economy experiences a simultaneous rightward shift in aggregate demand (due to increased consumer

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

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 10: Government Deficit Spending and the Private Investment Response

Evaluate the impact of increased government deficit spending on the loanable funds market and its co

Medium

FRQ 11: Investment Tax Credits and Their Impact on AS and AD

Analyze the role of investment tax credits as a supply-side policy tool and their impact on aggregat

Medium

FRQ 11: National Debt, Deficits, and Macroeconomic Stability

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

Hard

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

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

Impact of Infrastructure Spending on LRAS

Government spending on infrastructure is considered vital for long-run economic growth. Analyze the

Medium

Impact of Public Infrastructure Spending on Long-Run Economic Growth

Evaluate how government spending on infrastructure can influence long-run economic growth. Consider

Hard

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

Inflationary Gap Correction and Price Level Adjustment

An economy is operating above its full-employment level, resulting in an inflationary gap. In this q

Hard

Influence of Money Supply and Velocity on Inflation

Using the equation of exchange, analyze the effects of changes in the money supply (M) and the veloc

Hard

Investment Tax Credit and Long-Run Economic Growth

Examine how an investment tax credit can affect long-run economic growth through its impact on capit

Medium

Monetary Neutrality and the Inflation Process

Using the Quantity Theory of Money and the concept of monetary neutrality, answer the following: (a

Hard

Monetary Policy in Recessionary Gap Correction

This question addresses the role of monetary policy in correcting a recessionary gap. When an econom

Easy

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

Money Growth and the Quantity Theory of Money

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

Medium

National Deficit and Its Long-Run Impact on the Economy

An economy runs persistent budget deficits that are financed by borrowing, resulting in a growing na

Hard

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

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 Tax Incentives

Analyze the role of supply-side fiscal policy, particularly through tax incentives, in stimulating e

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
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

Balance of Payments Accounts Analysis

This question assesses your understanding of the components of the balance-of-payments statement. In

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

Combined Fiscal and Monetary Policy Effects on Exchange Rates

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

Extreme

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 Quotas and Tariffs in Domestic Markets

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

Medium

Currency Depreciation and Domestic Employment

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

Hard

Domestic Interest Rates and Currency Supply

Analyze the relationship between domestic interest rates and the supply of the domestic currency in

Medium

Evaluating Monetary Policy Impact on Exchange Rates

This FRQ focuses on the transmission mechanism of monetary policy in an open economy. Analyze how co

Medium

Exchange Rate Determinants and Currency Market Supply and Demand

Analyze the determinants of exchange rate movements and illustrate the effect of a currency deprecia

Medium

Exchange Rate Equilibrium Analysis

Referring to the provided foreign exchange market graph, answer the following parts regarding equili

Hard

Exchange Rate Regimes and Economic Stability

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

Medium

Fiscal Policy and Exchange Rate Movements

Evaluate how expansionary fiscal policy can affect both the exchange rate and aggregate demand. Use

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 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 5: Monetary Policy and Currency Market Interactions

Monetary policy actions influence domestic interest rates which, in turn, affect exchange rates and

Medium

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 14: Monetary Policy, Interest Rates, and Exchange Rate Transmission

Monetary policy has a direct impact on domestic interest rates, which in turn affect exchange rate d

Extreme

FRQ 16: Relative Incomes and Currency Valuation

Changes in the relative incomes of trading partners can significantly affect the demand for exports,

Easy

FRQ 18: Supply and Demand Shifts in the Foreign Exchange Market

This question focuses on the simultaneous shifts in the supply and demand for a currency in the FX m

Medium

Global Oil Price Shock: Impact on Balance of Payments

A sudden global increase in oil prices has dramatically raised the import bills of an oil-importing

Hard

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 Monetary Policy on Exchange Rates

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

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

Monetary Policy and Exchange Rates

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

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

Official Reserves and Balance Adjustment

Discuss the role of the official reserves account in the balance-of-payments adjustments. Provide a

Medium

Official Reserves and Balance of Payments Adjustments

The nation’s balance of payments must balance to zero. This is achieved in part by the official rese

Medium

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 Currency Strength

Higher real interest rates tend to attract foreign investment, influencing currency appreciation. Ex

Hard

Relative Income and Exchange Rate Dynamics

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

Medium

Speculation and Currency Markets

Speculation plays an important role in the foreign exchange market by affecting short-term exchange

Hard

Speculation and Exchange Rate Volatility

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

Hard

Speculation Effects on Currency Valuation

Discuss the role of speculation in the foreign exchange market and how it can lead to rapid changes

Extreme

Tariffs and Quotas: Domestic and International Impacts

This FRQ examines the effects of trade policies on domestic markets and international trade flows by

Easy

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