Econ 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics » Spring 2023 » Economic Growth Quiz

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Question #1
Compared to workers in poor countries, workers in richer countries have
A.   The same productivity but higher wages
B.   Lower productivity but higher wages
C.   Higher productivity but lower wages
D.   Higher productivity and higher wages
Question #2
The invention of the Internet should make poorer countries
A.   poorer due to expense of new technology.
B.   poorer because the Internet is primarily in richer countries.
C.   richer because they can distribute information without costs.
D.   richer because technology adoption is easier.
Question #3
In general, as the amount of labor input increases, the amount of output
A.   remains constant
B.   decreases
C.   increases
D.   increases only if the capital stock also increases
Question #4
The definition of human capital refers to
A.   workers' equipment and workers physical capital.
B.   worker education and workers' equipment.
C.   worker education and workers' physical capital.
D.   Worker education and worker training.
Question #5
Getting more output from a given amount of inputs is usually the result of increases in
A.   the capital stock.
B.   the labor force.
C.   technology.
D.   investment.
Question #6
For given inputs of labor and capital, if technology is better, labor productivity will be
A.   higher
B.   unchanged
C.   characterized by increasing returns to scale
D.   lower
Question #7
In order to improve living standards for future generations, the economy must
A.   sacrifice consumer goods today.
B.   reduce growth in the population
C.   increase government spending.
D.   reduce its investment goods.
Question #8
Which of the following would NOT be classified as capital formation?
A.   purchasing a new machine.
B.   buying shares of stock
C.   building new warehouse.
D.   purchasing new construction equipment.
Question #9
An explanation for the slowdown in U.S. productivity growth in the 1973-1995 period was higher oil prices caused by
A.   the WTO.
B.   the IMF.
C.   OPEC.
D.   the CIA.
Question #10
The profit earned from selling an asset for more than you paid for it is called
A.   the real interest rate
B.   capital gains
C.   appreciation
D.   depreciation

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