Econ 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics » Spring 2023 » AS/AD Model Changes After the 1960s Quiz

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Question #1
Recessionary gaps usually lead to
A.   seasonal unemployment.
B.   frictional unemployment.
C.   cyclical unemployment.
D.   structural unemployment.
Question #2
The typical result of an adverse supply shock is
A.   falling output accompanied by accelerating inflation.
B.   rising output accompanied by decelerating inflation.
C.   falling output accompanied by decelerating inflation.
D.   rising output accompanied by accelerating inflation.
Question #3
The typical movement of the aggregate supply curve resulting from an increase in productivity is that it
A.   becomes steeper.
B.   shifts inward and becomes flatter.
C.   shifts outward.
D.   shifts inward.
Question #4
The principle way in which an economy self-corrects from an inflationary gap is through
A.   deflation, which increases purchasing power.
B.   inflation, which reduces purchasing power.
C.   disinflation, which maintains purchasing power.
D.   price level decreases, which stimulate production.
Question #5
As a result of the war in Afghanistan, the population of Afghanistan as well as their capital stock was reduced. This can be illustrated by aggregate supply curve
A.   becoming flatter.
B.   shifting inward.
C.   shifting outward.
D.   becoming more elastic.
Question #6
In spite of the fact that unemployment rates were at a 30-year low in 1996-2000, the United States economy also experienced
A.   large budget deficits.
B.   balance of payments surpluses.
C.   declining inflation.
D.   low growth.

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