GDP and Okun's Law

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What is the full form of GDP?

  1. Gross Domestic Product

  2. Gross Domestic Profit

  3. Gross Domestic Production

  4. Gross Domestic Price


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product, which is the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

What does Okun's Law state?

  1. There is a negative relationship between unemployment rate and GDP growth rate.

  2. There is a positive relationship between unemployment rate and GDP growth rate.

  3. There is no relationship between unemployment rate and GDP growth rate.

  4. There is an inverse relationship between unemployment rate and GDP growth rate.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Okun's Law states that there is a negative relationship between the unemployment rate and the GDP growth rate. This means that as the unemployment rate increases, the GDP growth rate decreases, and vice versa.

What is the Okun's Law coefficient?

  1. 0.5

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Okun's Law coefficient is typically estimated to be around 2, which means that a 1% increase in the unemployment rate is associated with a 2% decrease in the GDP growth rate.

What are the factors that can affect the Okun's Law coefficient?

  1. The structure of the economy

  2. The level of technological progress

  3. The rate of inflation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Okun's Law coefficient can be affected by a number of factors, including the structure of the economy, the level of technological progress, and the rate of inflation.

How can Okun's Law be used in economic policymaking?

  1. To set targets for economic growth

  2. To design policies to reduce unemployment

  3. To forecast future economic conditions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Okun's Law can be used in economic policymaking to set targets for economic growth, to design policies to reduce unemployment, and to forecast future economic conditions.

What is the relationship between GDP and unemployment rate?

  1. Positive

  2. Negative

  3. No relationship

  4. Inverse relationship


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is a negative relationship between GDP and unemployment rate, meaning that as GDP increases, unemployment rate decreases, and vice versa.

What is the relationship between GDP growth rate and unemployment rate?

  1. Positive

  2. Negative

  3. No relationship

  4. Inverse relationship


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is a negative relationship between GDP growth rate and unemployment rate, meaning that as GDP growth rate increases, unemployment rate decreases, and vice versa.

What is the natural rate of unemployment?

  1. The lowest unemployment rate that can be achieved without causing inflation.

  2. The highest unemployment rate that can be achieved without causing deflation.

  3. The unemployment rate that is consistent with stable economic growth.

  4. The unemployment rate that is consistent with full employment.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The natural rate of unemployment is the unemployment rate that is consistent with stable economic growth. It is the lowest unemployment rate that can be achieved without causing inflation.

What is the relationship between the natural rate of unemployment and the Okun's Law coefficient?

  1. The natural rate of unemployment is equal to the Okun's Law coefficient.

  2. The natural rate of unemployment is greater than the Okun's Law coefficient.

  3. The natural rate of unemployment is less than the Okun's Law coefficient.

  4. There is no relationship between the natural rate of unemployment and the Okun's Law coefficient.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The natural rate of unemployment is typically less than the Okun's Law coefficient. This is because the Okun's Law coefficient also captures the effects of cyclical fluctuations in the economy, while the natural rate of unemployment is a long-run concept.

What are some of the challenges in measuring GDP?

  1. The underground economy

  2. The value of non-market goods and services

  3. The quality of goods and services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges in measuring GDP, including the underground economy, the value of non-market goods and services, and the quality of goods and services.

What are some of the limitations of Okun's Law?

  1. It only applies to short-run fluctuations in the economy.

  2. It does not take into account the effects of structural changes in the economy.

  3. It is not always accurate in predicting future economic conditions.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of limitations of Okun's Law, including that it only applies to short-run fluctuations in the economy, it does not take into account the effects of structural changes in the economy, and it is not always accurate in predicting future economic conditions.

Despite its limitations, why is Okun's Law still a useful tool for economists?

  1. It provides a simple and intuitive way to understand the relationship between GDP and unemployment.

  2. It can be used to forecast future economic conditions.

  3. It can be used to design policies to reduce unemployment.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Despite its limitations, Okun's Law is still a useful tool for economists because it provides a simple and intuitive way to understand the relationship between GDP and unemployment, it can be used to forecast future economic conditions, and it can be used to design policies to reduce unemployment.

In a recession, what is likely to happen to GDP and the unemployment rate?

  1. GDP will decrease and the unemployment rate will increase.

  2. GDP will increase and the unemployment rate will decrease.

  3. GDP will remain unchanged and the unemployment rate will increase.

  4. GDP will remain unchanged and the unemployment rate will decrease.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a recession, GDP is likely to decrease and the unemployment rate is likely to increase. This is because a recession is a period of economic decline, which leads to a decrease in output and an increase in unemployment.

In an expansion, what is likely to happen to GDP and the unemployment rate?

  1. GDP will increase and the unemployment rate will decrease.

  2. GDP will decrease and the unemployment rate will increase.

  3. GDP will remain unchanged and the unemployment rate will increase.

  4. GDP will remain unchanged and the unemployment rate will decrease.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In an expansion, GDP is likely to increase and the unemployment rate is likely to decrease. This is because an expansion is a period of economic growth, which leads to an increase in output and a decrease in unemployment.

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