Question 1

By about 1973, U.S. policymakers had learned that

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A)   there is no trade-off between inflation and unemployment in the short run.
B)   there is no trade-off between inflation and unemployment in the long run.
C)   Friedman's analysis of inflation and unemployment had been correct, and Phelps's analysis of inflation and unemployment had been incorrect.
D)   Phelps's analysis of inflation and unemployment had been correct, and Friedman's analysis of inflation and unemployment had been incorrect.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The long-run Phillips curve would shift to the left if

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A)   the money supply growth rate increased or if effective job-training programs were implemented.
B)   the money supply growth rate increased, but not if effective job-training programs were implemented.
C)   effective job-training programs were implemented, but not if the money supply growth rate increased.
D)   None of the above is correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

If inflation expectations decline, then the short-run Phillips curve shifts

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A)   left, so that at any inflation rate unemployment is lower in the short run than before.
B)   right, so that at any inflation rate unemployment is lower in the short run than before.
C)   right, so that at any inflation rate unemployment is higher in the short run than before.
D)   left, so that at any inflation rate unemployment is higher in the short run than before.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

As aggregate demand shifts left along the short-run aggregate supply curve,

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A)   inflation and unemployment are higher.
B)   inflation is higher and unemployment is lower.
C)   unemployment is higher and inflation is lower.
D)   unemployment and inflation are lower.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Assuming that rational expectations theory does not hold, if a central banks attempts to reduce the inflation rate what happens to the unemployment rate in the short-run?

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Question 6

The Fed increases the money supply growth rate. Assuming inflation expectations remain constant, use a Phillips curve diagram to show the short­run effects of the Fed's policy.

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The economy moves al...

Question 7

Unexpectedly high inflation reduces unemployment in the short run, but as inflation expectations adjust the unemployment rate returns to its natural rate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A decrease in the growth rate of the money supply eventually causes the short-run Phillips curve to shift right.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A movement to the left along a given short-run Phillips curve could be caused by

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A)   a reduction in the natural rate of unemployment or expansionary monetary policy.
B)   expansionary monetary policy, but not a reduction in the natural rate of unemployment.
C)   either a reduction in the natural rate of unemployment or a contractionary monetary policy.
D)   contractionary monetary policy, but not a reduction in the natural rate of unemployment.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

According to Friedman and Phelps, the unemployment rate is above the natural rate when actual inflation

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A)   is greater than expected inflation.
B)   is less than expected inflation.
C)   equals expected inflation.
D)   low whether its greater than or less than expected.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A favorable supply shock will shift short-run aggregate supply

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A)   left, making output rise.
B)   left, making output fall.
C)   right, making output rise.
D)   right, making output fall.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

In responding to the Phillips curve hypothesis, Friedman argued that the Fed can peg the

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A)   unemployment rate.
B)   inflation rate.
C)   growth rate of real national income.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

An economist working for the Central Bank of Fredonia estimates a Phillips curve for Fredonia and reports the following points on the estimated curve.  Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)   These points are consistent with the theoretical long-run Phillips curve, but not with the short-run Phillips curve.
B)   These points are consistent with the theoretical short-run Phillips curve, but not with the long-run Phillips curve.
C)   These points are consistent with both the theoretical short-run and long-run Phillips curves.
D)   These points are not consistent with either the theoretical short-run or long-run Phillips curves.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

If a central bank announced that it was going to decrease inflation by 5%, people revised their inflation expectations downward by 4%, and the central bank only lowered inflation by 1%, the short run Phillips curve would shift

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A)   right and unemployment would rise.
B)   right and unemployment would fall.
C)   left and unemployment would rise.
D)   left and unemployment would fall.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Other things the same, if the central bank decreases the rate at which it increases the money supply, then

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A)   unemployment and inflation rise in the short run.
B)   unemployment rises and inflation falls in the short run.
C)   unemployment falls and inflation rises in the short run.
D)   unemployment and inflation fall in the short run.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

If an increase in inflation permanently reduced unemployment, then

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A)   money would not be neutral and the long-run Phillips curve would slope upward.
B)   money would not be neutral and the long-run Phillips curve would slope downward.
C)   money would be neutral and the long-run Phillips curve would slope upward.
D)   money would be neutral and the long-run Phillips curve would slope downward.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is correct according to the long-run Phillips curve?

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A)   No government policy, including changes in the money supply growth rate, can change the natural rate of unemployment.
B)   Changes in the money supply growth rate are the only means by which government policy can change the natural rate of unemployment.
C)   Monetary policy cannot change the natural rate of unemployment, but other government policies can.
D)   Monetary policy and other government policies can shift the long-run Phillips curve.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A favorable supply shock causes the price level to

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A)   rise. To counter this a central bank would increase the money supply.
B)   rise. To counter this a central bank would decrease the money supply.
C)   fall. To counter this a central bank would increase the money supply.
D)   fall. To counter this a central bank would decrease the money supply.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A central bank disinflates. Output is 4% less for one year, 3% less the next year, and 2% less the third year. If inflation fell by 2 percentage points, what was the sacrifice ratio?

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Question 20

The logic behind the tradeoff between inflation and unemployment is that high aggregate demand puts upward pressure on wages and prices while raising output.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 35: The Short-Run Trade-Off Between Inflation and Unemployment

An economist working for the Central Bank of Fredonia estimates a Phillips curve for Fredonia and reports the following points on the estimated curve. Which of the following statements is correct?

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The logic behind the tradeoff between inflation and unemployment is that high aggregate demand puts upward pressure on wages and prices while raising output.

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Other things the same, if the central bank decreases the rate at which it increases the money supply, then

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A decrease in the growth rate of the money supply eventually causes the short-run Phillips curve to shift right.

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If an increase in inflation permanently reduced unemployment, then

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A movement to the left along a given short-run Phillips curve could be caused by

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According to Friedman and Phelps, the unemployment rate is above the natural rate when actual inflation

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A favorable supply shock will shift short-run aggregate supply

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In responding to the Phillips curve hypothesis, Friedman argued that the Fed can peg the

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The Fed increases the money supply growth rate. Assuming inflation expectations remain constant, use a Phillips curve diagram to show the short­run effects of the Fed's policy.

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The long-run Phillips curve would shift to the left if

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Assuming that rational expectations theory does not hold, if a central banks attempts to reduce the inflation rate what happens to the unemployment rate in the short-run?

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Which of the following is correct according to the long-run Phillips curve?

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By about 1973, U.S. policymakers had learned that

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As aggregate demand shifts left along the short-run aggregate supply curve,

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If a central bank announced that it was going to decrease inflation by 5%, people revised their inflation expectations downward by 4%, and the central bank only lowered inflation by 1%, the short run Phillips curve would shift

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Unexpectedly high inflation reduces unemployment in the short run, but as inflation expectations adjust the unemployment rate returns to its natural rate.

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A central bank disinflates. Output is 4% less for one year, 3% less the next year, and 2% less the third year. If inflation fell by 2 percentage points, what was the sacrifice ratio?

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A favorable supply shock causes the price level to

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