Economic Stability

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Which of the following is a key indicator of economic stability?

  1. Low unemployment rate

  2. Stable inflation rate

  3. High economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic stability is characterized by a combination of low unemployment, stable inflation, and sustainable economic growth.

What is the primary goal of monetary policy in maintaining economic stability?

  1. Price stability

  2. Full employment

  3. Economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monetary policy primarily aims to achieve price stability, which helps maintain the value of money and prevent inflation or deflation.

Which fiscal policy tool is commonly used to stimulate economic growth during a recession?

  1. Expansionary fiscal policy

  2. Contractionary fiscal policy

  3. Balanced budget

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Expansionary fiscal policy involves increasing government spending or cutting taxes to inject money into the economy and boost aggregate demand.

What is the term used to describe a situation where both inflation and unemployment are high?

  1. Stagflation

  2. Hyperinflation

  3. Deflation

  4. Recession


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stagflation is a combination of high inflation and high unemployment, typically caused by supply shocks or monetary policy errors.

Which economic indicator measures the overall level of prices for goods and services?

  1. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  2. Producer Price Index (PPI)

  3. GDP Deflator

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and GDP Deflator are all measures of the overall price level.

What is the term used to describe a sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services?

  1. Inflation

  2. Deflation

  3. Hyperinflation

  4. Stagflation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deflation is a general decrease in prices, often associated with economic downturns and falling aggregate demand.

Which economic policy aims to stabilize the economy by adjusting government spending and taxation?

  1. Monetary policy

  2. Fiscal policy

  3. Supply-side policy

  4. Demand-side policy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fiscal policy uses government spending and taxation to influence the economy, while monetary policy uses interest rates and money supply.

What is the primary goal of supply-side economic policies?

  1. Increasing aggregate demand

  2. Reducing government spending

  3. Stimulating economic growth through supply-side factors

  4. Lowering interest rates


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Supply-side policies aim to increase the economy's productive capacity by encouraging investment, innovation, and labor market flexibility.

Which economic theory emphasizes the importance of maintaining a stable money supply to achieve economic stability?

  1. Keynesian economics

  2. Monetarism

  3. Classical economics

  4. Marxian economics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monetarism, associated with Milton Friedman, emphasizes the role of the money supply in determining economic outcomes.

What is the term used to describe a situation where economic growth is accompanied by rising inflation?

  1. Stagflation

  2. Hyperinflation

  3. Deflation

  4. Recession


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stagflation is a combination of high inflation and economic growth, typically caused by supply shocks or monetary policy errors.

Which economic indicator measures the overall output of goods and services in an economy?

  1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  2. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  3. Producer Price Index (PPI)

  4. Unemployment Rate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period.

What is the term used to describe a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services?

  1. Inflation

  2. Deflation

  3. Hyperinflation

  4. Stagflation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inflation is a general increase in prices, often associated with economic growth and rising aggregate demand.

Which economic policy aims to stabilize the economy by adjusting interest rates and money supply?

  1. Monetary policy

  2. Fiscal policy

  3. Supply-side policy

  4. Demand-side policy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monetary policy uses interest rates and money supply to influence the economy, while fiscal policy uses government spending and taxation.

What is the term used to describe a situation where economic growth is accompanied by falling unemployment?

  1. Expansion

  2. Contraction

  3. Stagflation

  4. Recession


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Expansion is a period of economic growth, typically characterized by rising employment and output.

Which economic indicator measures the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed?

  1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  2. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  3. Producer Price Index (PPI)

  4. Unemployment Rate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unemployment Rate is the percentage of the labor force that is actively seeking work but is unable to find it.

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