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

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