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The Monetarist-Keynesian Debate

Description: The Monetarist-Keynesian Debate quiz tests your understanding of the key differences between monetarism and Keynesian economics, two influential schools of thought in macroeconomics.
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Which of the following is a key tenet of monetarism?

  1. Money supply is the primary determinant of inflation.

  2. Government spending is the primary determinant of inflation.

  3. Interest rates are the primary determinant of inflation.

  4. Wage growth is the primary determinant of inflation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monetarists believe that the money supply is the primary determinant of inflation, arguing that an increase in the money supply leads to higher prices.

According to Keynesian economics, what is the primary cause of economic recessions?

  1. A decrease in the money supply.

  2. A decrease in government spending.

  3. A decrease in aggregate demand.

  4. A decrease in investment.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Keynesian economists argue that economic recessions are caused by a decrease in aggregate demand, which is the total demand for goods and services in an economy.

Which policy tool is primarily used by monetarists to control inflation?

  1. Fiscal policy.

  2. Monetary policy.

  3. Supply-side policy.

  4. Demand-side policy.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monetarists believe that monetary policy, which involves controlling the money supply, is the most effective tool for controlling inflation.

Which policy tool is primarily used by Keynesian economists to stimulate economic growth?

  1. Fiscal policy.

  2. Monetary policy.

  3. Supply-side policy.

  4. Demand-side policy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keynesian economists believe that fiscal policy, which involves government spending and taxation, is the most effective tool for stimulating economic growth.

Which school of thought emphasizes the importance of price flexibility in achieving economic stability?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Classical economists believe that price flexibility is essential for achieving economic stability, arguing that flexible prices allow markets to adjust quickly to changes in supply and demand.

Which school of thought emphasizes the importance of government intervention in the economy to achieve economic stability?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keynesian economists believe that government intervention in the economy is necessary to achieve economic stability, arguing that the private sector is unable to self-correct during economic downturns.

Which school of thought emphasizes the importance of monetary policy in achieving economic stability?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monetarists believe that monetary policy is the most effective tool for achieving economic stability, arguing that controlling the money supply can prevent inflation and economic downturns.

Which school of thought emphasizes the importance of fiscal policy in achieving economic stability?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keynesian economists believe that fiscal policy is the most effective tool for achieving economic stability, arguing that government spending and taxation can be used to stimulate economic growth and prevent economic downturns.

Which school of thought is more optimistic about the ability of the economy to self-correct during economic downturns?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Classical economists believe that the economy has a natural tendency to self-correct during economic downturns, arguing that flexible prices and wages will eventually lead to a recovery.

Which school of thought is more pessimistic about the ability of the economy to self-correct during economic downturns?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keynesian economists believe that the economy does not have a natural tendency to self-correct during economic downturns, arguing that government intervention is necessary to prevent prolonged recessions.

Which school of thought is more likely to support government intervention in the economy during economic downturns?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keynesian economists are more likely to support government intervention in the economy during economic downturns, arguing that government spending and taxation can be used to stimulate economic growth and prevent prolonged recessions.

Which school of thought is more likely to support free market policies during economic downturns?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Classical economists are more likely to support free market policies during economic downturns, arguing that government intervention can worsen the situation by interfering with the natural self-correcting mechanisms of the economy.

Which school of thought is more likely to support expansionary monetary policy during economic downturns?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keynesian economists are more likely to support expansionary monetary policy during economic downturns, arguing that increasing the money supply can stimulate economic growth and prevent prolonged recessions.

Which school of thought is more likely to support contractionary monetary policy during economic downturns?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monetarists are more likely to support contractionary monetary policy during economic downturns, arguing that reducing the money supply can help to control inflation and prevent further economic instability.

Which school of thought is more likely to support expansionary fiscal policy during economic downturns?

  1. Monetarism.

  2. Keynesian economics.

  3. Classical economics.

  4. Marxian economics.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keynesian economists are more likely to support expansionary fiscal policy during economic downturns, arguing that government spending and taxation can be used to stimulate economic growth and prevent prolonged recessions.

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