Question 1

A Fed purchase of securities will most likely have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  a rightward shift in the IS curve
B)  a leftward shift in the IS curve
C)  an upward shift in the LM curve
D)  a downward shift in the LM curveE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

An increase in the money supply must cause which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a leftward shift in the IS curve
B)  a reduction in the interest rate and ambiguous effects on investment
C)  an increase in investment and a rightward shift in the IS curve
D)  no change in the interest rate if investment is independent of the interest rate
E)  no change in output if investment is independent of the interest rateF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Explain in detail what effect a Fed purchase of bonds will have on: (1)the LM curve; and (2)the IS curve.

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A Fed purchase of bonds will cause an in...

Question 4

Use the IS-LM model to answer this question.Suppose there is a simultaneous increase in taxes and reduction in the money supply.Explain what effect this particular policy mix will have on output and the interest rate.Based on your analysis,do we know with certainty what effect this policy mix will have on investment? Explain.

Accepted Answer

In this case,the LM curve shifts up and ...

Question 5

Which of the following best defines the IS curve?

Accepted Answer

A)  the combinations of i and Y that maintain equilibrium in the goods market
B)  illustrates the effects of changes in i on investment
C)  illustrates the effects of changes in i on desired money holdings by individuals
D)  the combinations of i and Y that maintain equilibrium in financial marketsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

During 2008 in the United States,consumer confidence fell significantly.Which of the following will occur as a result of this reduction in consumer confidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  the LM curve will shift up.
B)  the LM curve will shift down.
C)  the IS curve will shift rightward.
D)  the IS curve will shift leftward.
E)  the IS curve will shift rightward,and the LM curve will shift up.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

A reduction in the reserve deposit ratio,θ,will most likely have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  a rightward shift in the IS curve
B)  a leftward shift in the IS curve
C)  an upward shift in the LM curve
D)  a downward shift in the LM curveE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

If government spending and taxes increase by the same amount,

Accepted Answer

A)  the IS curve does not shift
B)  the IS curve shift leftward
C)  the IS curve shifts rightward
D)  the LM curve shifts downwardE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following occurs as the economy moves rightward along a given IS curve?

Accepted Answer

A)  a reduction in the interest rate causes investment spending to decrease.
B)  a reduction in the interest rate causes money demand to increase.
C)  a reduction in the interest rate causes a reduction in the money supply.
D)  an increase in government spending causes a reduction in demand for goods.
E)  a reduction in taxes causes a reduction in demand for goods.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Suppose there is a simultaneous Fed sale of bonds and increase in consumer confidence.We know with certainty that these two simultaneous events will cause

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the interest rate (i) .
B)  a reduction in i.
C)  an increase in output (Y) .
D)  a reduction in Y.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Suppose fiscal policy makers implement a policy to reduce the size of a budget deficit.Based on the IS-LM model,we know with certainty that the following will occur as a result of this fiscal policy action.

Accepted Answer

A)  investment spending will decrease.
B)  investment spending will increase.
C)  there will be no change in investment spending.
D)  investment spending may increase,decrease,or not change.
E)  none of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

What is the IS relation? Explain why IS curve is downward sloping.

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The IS relation shows the combinations o...

Question 13

First,briefly explain what is meant by the policy mix.Second,explain what effect different policy mixes might have on the level of output,investment,and the interest rate.

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The policy mix refers to the possible co...

Question 14

A reduction in the aggregate price level,P,will most likely have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  a rightward shift in the IS curve
B)  a leftward shift in the IS curve
C)  an upward shift in the LM curve
D)  a downward shift in the LM curveE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Suppose the economy is currently operating on both the LM curve and the IS curve.Which of the following is true for this economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production equals demand.
B)  The quantity supplied of bonds equals the quantity demanded of bonds.
C)  The money supply equals money demand.
D)  Financial markets are in equilibrium.
E)  all of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

We know with certainty that a tax increase must cause which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in investment
B)  a reduction in investment
C)  no change in investment
D)  none of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The LM curve shifts down (or,equivalently,to the right) when which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in taxes
B)  an increase in output
C)  an open market sale of bonds by the central bank
D)  an increase in consumer confidence
E)  none of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following best defines the LM curve?

Accepted Answer

A)  the combinations of i and Y that maintain equilibrium in the goods market
B)  illustrates the effects of changes in i on investment
C)  illustrates the effects of changes in i on desired money holdings by individuals
D)  the combinations of i and Y that maintain equilibrium in financial marketsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The IS curve represents

Accepted Answer

A)  the single level of output where the goods market is in equilibrium.
B)  the single level of output where financial markets are in equilibrium.
C)  the combinations of output and the interest rate where the money market is in equilibrium.
D)  the combinations of output and the interest rate where the goods market is in equilibrium.
E)  none of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

For this question,assume that investment spending depends only on the interest rate and no longer depends on output.Given this information,a reduction in the money supply

Accepted Answer

A)  will cause investment to decrease.
B)  will cause investment to increase.
C)  may cause investment to increase or to decrease.
D)  will have no effect on output.
E)  will cause a reduction in output and have no effect on the interest rate.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 5: Goods and Financial Marketsthe Is-Lm Model

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The LM curve shifts down (or,equivalently,to the right) when which of the following occurs?

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A reduction in the reserve deposit ratio,θ,will most likely have which of the following effects?

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Suppose the economy is currently operating on both the LM curve and the IS curve.Which of the following is true for this economy?

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Suppose fiscal policy makers implement a policy to reduce the size of a budget deficit.Based on the IS-LM model,we know with certainty that the following will occur as a result of this fiscal policy action.

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What is the IS relation? Explain why IS curve is downward sloping.

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During 2008 in the United States,consumer confidence fell significantly.Which of the following will occur as a result of this reduction in consumer confidence?

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We know with certainty that a tax increase must cause which of the following?

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For this question,assume that investment spending depends only on the interest rate and no longer depends on output.Given this information,a reduction in the money supply

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