Econ 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics » Winter 2023 » Week 2 Reading Quiz Chs. 6 & 8

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Question #1
Select the statement below which highlights the role of real GDP: “The growth in real GDP has been much lower than expected over the last few years and…
A.   The government needs to adjust how GDP is being measured
B.   The country is currently in a mild but lasting recession.
C.   Unemployment has been rising as a result creating hardship for many in the country.
D.   Inflation is making the growth numbers more optimistic.
Question #2
Assume the real GDP of Brazil in 2020 was R 6 billion (Real). If the exchange rate was 1 Real = $0.25, calculate the real GDP of Brazil in US dollars in 2020.
A.   $2.4 billion
B.   $1.5 billion
C.   $24 billion
D.   $4 billion
Question #3
In 2010, the country of Utopia experienced the highest contraction of their economy at 10% in the previous 20 years before a new expansion phase. In 2010, the economy of Utopia…
A.   Had reached a trough.
B.   Was in an expansion phase.
C.   Had reached a peak.
D.   Was in a recovery phase.
Question #4
Based on the GDP information in the table below for 2 countries: Country A: GDP per capita in 2020 -$30,000 Country B: GDP per capita in 2020 -$25,000 Country A: GDP per capita in 2021 -$32,000 Country B: GDP per capita in 2021 -$30,000
A.   Countries A and B have improved their standard of living in 2021 but A has higher standards of living than B.
B.   Country A has improved their standard of living in 2021 more than country B.
C.   Countries A and B have improved their standard of living in 2021, but A’s living standards have lowered compared to B.
D.   Country B has a higher GDP in 2021 than country A.
Question #5
Which statement best describes the difference between Nominal and Real GDP?
A.   Nominal GDP is Real GDP that has been adjusted to remove the distorting effects of inflation.
B.   Nominal GDP is calculated using current market prices, while Real GDP is calculated using the prices of the previous year.
C.   Real GDP is calculated using current market prices, while Nominal GDP is calculated using the average prices of the last 5 years.
D.   Real GDP is Nominal GDP which has been adjusted to remove the distorting effects of inflation.
Question #6
Based on the following data, GDP would equal ___ while Net National Product equals ___ (in Billions) Government Purchases $20 Exports $5 Imports $10 Depreciation $5 Investments $25 Consumption $70 Domestic US businesses production abroad $15 Foreign businesses production in US $6
A.   $130 billion; $121 billion
B.   $130 billion; $139 billion
C.   $110 billion; $101 billion
D.   $110 billion; $114 billion
Question #7
Assume that in the year 2010, the US Nominal GDP was $15 trillion, while the GDP deflator was 200. Calculate the US Real GDP for 2010.
A.   $0.75 trillion
B.   $300 trillion
C.   $30 trillion
D.   $7.5 trillion
Question #8
Based on the information in the table below, calculate the unemployment rate: Total adult population over the age of 16 83 million Total in the labor force 63 million Total Employed 60 million Total Unemployed 3 million Total out of the labor force 20 million
A.   75.90%
B.   3.61%
C.   31.70%
D.   4.76%
Question #9
Miriam is actively searching for a new job after she voluntarily quit her job. Miriam is now considered:
A.   Cyclically unemployed
B.   Structurally unemployed
C.   Frictionally unemployed
D.   Not eligible for future employment
Question #10
If you work part-time when you would like to work full time, or have a full-time job that doesn’t utilize all your skills and talents, then you are counted as:
A.   Frictionally unemployed
B.   A discouraged worker
C.   Structurally unemployed
D.   Underemployed
Question #11
When most workers are classified as not being in the labor force, when in reality they are actively searching for work, then the unemployment rate will be
A.   Neither understated nor overstated
B.   Either understated or overstated
C.   Understated
D.   Overstated
Question #12
Workers at a car-manufacturing plant in Detroit, Michigan are laid off because of a recession in the economy. The workers’ resulting unemployment can be described as:
A.   Frictional
B.   Cyclical
C.   Seasonal
D.   Structural
Question #13
Based on the information in the table below, calculate the labor force participation rate, and the percentage or workers out of the labor force: Total adult population over the age of 16 83 million Total in the labor force 63 million Total Employed 60 million Total Unemployed 3 million Total out of the labor force 20 million
A.   Participation rate: 24.1%, Out of the labor force: 92.5%
B.   Participation rate: 24.1%, Out of the labor force:75.9%
C.   Participation rate: 75.9%; Out of the labor force: 24.1%
D.   Participation rate: 5%,Out of the labor force: 15%
Question #14
How do economists define unemployed workers?
A.   Although currently working, they are not happy with their current job
B.   Not currently working but actively searching for work
C.   Working on contract for a limited time
D.   Not currently working
Question #15
Employees at a toy-manufacturing factory are let go because robots have been installed to replace humans. What type of unemployment faces the laid-off workers?
A.   Frictional
B.   Seasonal
C.   Cyclical
D.   Structural

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