Question 1

As the recession persisted into 2009,the unemployment rate in the United States rose to ________,the highest rate since the recession of 2001-2002 and the second highest since the Great Depression.

Accepted Answer

The question states that the unemployment rate rose to the highest rate since the recession of 2001-2002 and the second highest since the Great Depression. The only option that fits this description is B, which is 9.3 percent. Options C and D are much higher than the highest unemployment rate seen in recent history, and option A is significantly lower than the highest rate during the recession of 2009.

Question 2

Figure 13-4 
-Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the difference between the actual growth rate in GDP in year 2 and the potential growth rate in GDP in year 2?

Accepted Answer

The actual growth rate in GDP in year 2 is the movement from point A to point B, which is a 3.3% increase. The potential growth rate is the movement from point A to point C, which is a 0.6% increase. The difference between the actual growth rate (3.3%) and the potential growth rate (0.6%) is 2.7%.

Question 3

At the beginning of the recession of 2007-2009,real GDP in the United States was ________ potential GDP,and in June 2009,real GDP was ________ potential GDP.

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the recession of 2007-2009, real GDP in the United States was above potential GDP, indicating an overheated economy. By June 2009, the economy had contracted significantly, and real GDP was below potential GDP, reflecting the depth of the recession.

Question 4

Starting from long-run equilibrium,use the basic aggregate demand and aggregate supply diagram to show what happens in both the long run and the short run when there is a decline in wealth.

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Question 5

Using aggregate demand and aggregate supply,explain what happens in the short run if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates in the economy.Be sure to detail what happens to aggregate demand,the price level,the level of GDP,and unemployment.Assume that the economy is at full employment before the interest rate increase.

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Question 6

Which of the following could explain why there is an increase in potential GDP but the equilibrium level of GDP does not rise?

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Question 7

Starting from long-run equilibrium,use the basic aggregate demand and aggregate supply diagram to show what happens in both the long run and the short run when there is an increase in wealth.

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Question 8

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.In the figure above,LRAS₁ and SRAS₁ denote LRAS and SRAS in year 1,while LRAS₂ and SRAS₂ denote LRAS and SRAS in year 2.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the growth rate in potential GDP in year 2?

Accepted Answer

The growth rate in potential GDP can be calculated by finding the percentage increase in the distance between the LRAS curves from year 1 to year 2. From point A, the LRAS curve shifts from LRAS₁ to LRAS₂. The distance between the two LRAS curves at point A in year 1 is 40, while the distance between the two LRAS curves at point A in year 2 is 44. Therefore, the growth rate in potential GDP is (44-40)/40 = 0.1, or 10%. The correct answer is C.

Question 9

Using the aggregate supply and demand model,illustrate what happens in the long run when the economy suffers a supply shock.Begin your analysis by assuming the economy has suffered the supply shock in the short run,but has not yet adjusted to it in the long run.

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Question 10

Figure 13-4 
-Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what will happen to the unemployment rate in year 2?

Accepted Answer

Point A is on the Phillips curve, where the unemployment rate is at its natural rate. If the economy moves to the left along the curve to point B in year 2, inflation will be higher but the unemployment rate will also be higher, reflecting a decrease in aggregate demand. Thus, the unemployment rate will rise.

Question 11

Figure 13-4 
-Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the inflation rate between year 1 and year 2?

Accepted Answer

The inflation rate is calculated by the percentage change in the price level from year 1 to year 2. If the economy is at point A in year 1 and moves to a new point in year 2, the inflation rate is determined by the difference in the price levels at these points. Based on the given options, 1.8% is the correct inflation rate.

Question 12

When people became less concerned with the underlying value of their houses and instead focused on the expectations of the prices of their houses increasing,________ occurred.

Accepted Answer

When people focus on the expectations of the prices of their houses increasing, it can lead to a housing bubble. This means that the prices of houses become artificially inflated and not in line with their underlying value. When the bubble eventually bursts, it can lead to significant economic consequences. Stagflation refers to a situation of high inflation and stagnant economic growth, which is not directly related to a housing bubble. An automatic destabilizer typically refers to a feature in the economy that helps to stabilize it during times of economic stress, so this is not the best choice. A supply shock refers to a sudden, unexpected change in the supply of goods or services, which can lead to changes in prices, but this is not directly related to the scenario described in the question.

Question 13

In the dynamic aggregated demand and aggregate supply model,if AD shifts further than AS

Accepted Answer

If AD shifts further than AS, there will be excess demand in the economy leading to an increase in prices, which is known as inflation. Thus, option A is the correct choice. Option B (deflation) would occur if AS shifted further than AD, while option C (stagflation) would occur if AD shifted leftward while AS shifted rightward, leading to a combination of inflation and slow economic growth. Option D (disinflation) is a gradual decrease in the rate of inflation, which is not necessarily related to the relationship between AD and AS.

Question 14

Beginning with long-run equilibrium,use the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model to illustrate what happens in the short run when the economy suffers a negative supply shock.

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Question 15

Which of the following is one reason for the decline in aggregate demand that led to the recession of 2007-2009?

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The financial crisis, specifically the collapse of housing markets and the subsequent failure of major financial institutions, led to a loss of confidence and a decrease in spending and investment, contributing to the decline in aggregate demand that triggered the recession.

Answer: D 
 A decline in government spending can also contribute to a decrease in aggregate demand, as less government spending means less money is being injected into the economy, potentially leading to job losses and reduced consumer spending. However, this was not the primary cause of the recession of 2007-2009, which was largely driven by the financial crisis.

Question 16

Why are the long-run effects of an increase in aggregate demand on price and output different from the short-run effects?

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Question 17

Figure 13-4 
-Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what will happen to the price level in year 2?

Accepted Answer

The economy is currently operating below potential output (Yp) at point A, which indicates an increase in aggregate demand (AD) is needed to reach full employment. As AD increases, the price level also increases, so the price level in year 2 will likely rise.

Question 18

Which of the following is not an assumption made by the dynamic model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply?

Accepted Answer

The dynamic model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply assumes that potential real GDP increases continuously but does not assume that aggregate demand and potential real GDP decrease continuously. Choice D contradicts this assumption.

Question 19

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.In the figure above,AD₁,LRAS₁ and SRAS₁ denote AD,LRAS and SRAS in year 1,while AD₂,LRAS₂ and SRAS₂ denote AD,LRAS and SRAS in year 2.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the actual growth rate in GDP in year 2?

Accepted Answer

The actual growth rate in GDP in year 2 can be determined by comparing the GDP levels at point A in year 1 and the corresponding point in year 2. Without seeing the figure, the correct answer typically involves calculating the percentage change in GDP between these two points. Since I can't see the figure, I can't calculate the exact percentage, but based on the question's structure, it seems you're expected to know or have calculated that the growth rate is 7.3%.

Question 20

What is a supply shock,and why might a supply shock lead to stagflation?

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Quiz 13: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Analysis

As the recession persisted into 2009,the unemployment rate in the United States rose to ________,the highest rate since the recession of 2001-2002 and the second highest since the Great Depression.

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the difference between the actual growth rate in GDP in year 2 and the potential growth rate in GDP in year 2?

At the beginning of the recession of 2007-2009,real GDP in the United States was potential GDP,and in June 2009,real GDP was potential GDP.

Starting from long-run equilibrium,use the basic aggregate demand and aggregate supply diagram to show what happens in both the long run and the short run when there is a decline in wealth.

Which of the following could explain why there is an increase in potential GDP but the equilibrium level of GDP does not rise?

Starting from long-run equilibrium,use the basic aggregate demand and aggregate supply diagram to show what happens in both the long run and the short run when there is an increase in wealth.

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.In the figure above,LRAS₁ and SRAS₁ denote LRAS and SRAS in year 1,while LRAS₂ and SRAS₂ denote LRAS and SRAS in year 2.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the growth rate in potential GDP in year 2?

Using the aggregate supply and demand model,illustrate what happens in the long run when the economy suffers a supply shock.Begin your analysis by assuming the economy has suffered the supply shock in the short run,but has not yet adjusted to it in the long run.

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what will happen to the unemployment rate in year 2?

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the inflation rate between year 1 and year 2?

When people became less concerned with the underlying value of their houses and instead focused on the expectations of the prices of their houses increasing,________ occurred.

In the dynamic aggregated demand and aggregate supply model,if AD shifts further than AS

Beginning with long-run equilibrium,use the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model to illustrate what happens in the short run when the economy suffers a negative supply shock.

Which of the following is one reason for the decline in aggregate demand that led to the recession of 2007-2009?

Why are the long-run effects of an increase in aggregate demand on price and output different from the short-run effects?

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what will happen to the price level in year 2?

Which of the following is not an assumption made by the dynamic model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply?

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.In the figure above,AD₁,LRAS₁ and SRAS₁ denote AD,LRAS and SRAS in year 1,while AD₂,LRAS₂ and SRAS₂ denote AD,LRAS and SRAS in year 2.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the actual growth rate in GDP in year 2?

What is a supply shock,and why might a supply shock lead to stagflation?

Quiz 13: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Analysis

As the recession persisted into 2009,the unemployment rate in the United States rose to ________,the highest rate since the recession of 2001-2002 and the second highest since the Great Depression.

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the difference between the actual growth rate in GDP in year 2 and the potential growth rate in GDP in year 2?

At the beginning of the recession of 2007-2009,real GDP in the United States was ________ potential GDP,and in June 2009,real GDP was ________ potential GDP.

Starting from long-run equilibrium,use the basic aggregate demand and aggregate supply diagram to show what happens in both the long run and the short run when there is a decline in wealth.

Which of the following could explain why there is an increase in potential GDP but the equilibrium level of GDP does not rise?

Starting from long-run equilibrium,use the basic aggregate demand and aggregate supply diagram to show what happens in both the long run and the short run when there is an increase in wealth.

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.In the figure above,LRAS1 and SRAS1 denote LRAS and SRAS in year 1,while LRAS2 and SRAS2 denote LRAS and SRAS in year 2.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the growth rate in potential GDP in year 2?

Using the aggregate supply and demand model,illustrate what happens in the long run when the economy suffers a supply shock.Begin your analysis by assuming the economy has suffered the supply shock in the short run,but has not yet adjusted to it in the long run.

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what will happen to the unemployment rate in year 2?

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the inflation rate between year 1 and year 2?

When people became less concerned with the underlying value of their houses and instead focused on the expectations of the prices of their houses increasing,________ occurred.

In the dynamic aggregated demand and aggregate supply model,if AD shifts further than AS

Beginning with long-run equilibrium,use the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model to illustrate what happens in the short run when the economy suffers a negative supply shock.

Which of the following is one reason for the decline in aggregate demand that led to the recession of 2007-2009?

Why are the long-run effects of an increase in aggregate demand on price and output different from the short-run effects?

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what will happen to the price level in year 2?

Which of the following is not an assumption made by the dynamic model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply?

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.In the figure above,AD1,LRAS1 and SRAS1 denote AD,LRAS and SRAS in year 1,while AD2,LRAS2 and SRAS2 denote AD,LRAS and SRAS in year 2.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the actual growth rate in GDP in year 2?

What is a supply shock,and why might a supply shock lead to stagflation?

At the beginning of the recession of 2007-2009,real GDP in the United States was potential GDP,and in June 2009,real GDP was potential GDP.

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.In the figure above,LRAS₁ and SRAS₁ denote LRAS and SRAS in year 1,while LRAS₂ and SRAS₂ denote LRAS and SRAS in year 2.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the growth rate in potential GDP in year 2?

Figure 13-4 -Refer to Figure 13-4.In the figure above,AD₁,LRAS₁ and SRAS₁ denote AD,LRAS and SRAS in year 1,while AD₂,LRAS₂ and SRAS₂ denote AD,LRAS and SRAS in year 2.Given the economy is at point A in year 1,what is the actual growth rate in GDP in year 2?