Inflation and Unemployment

Description: This quiz covers the concepts of inflation and unemployment, their relationship, and how they are affected by economic policies.
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What is the term used to describe a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy?

  1. Deflation

  2. Inflation

  3. Stagflation

  4. Hyperinflation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inflation is a persistent increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

Which of the following is a measure of the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed?

  1. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  2. Producer Price Index (PPI)

  3. Unemployment Rate

  4. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force and multiplying by 100.

What is the relationship between inflation and unemployment known as?

  1. Phillips Curve

  2. Laffer Curve

  3. Lorenz Curve

  4. Gini Coefficient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Phillips Curve illustrates the inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment in the short run.

Which economic policy aims to reduce inflation by decreasing the money supply and raising interest rates?

  1. Expansionary Monetary Policy

  2. Contractionary Monetary Policy

  3. Expansionary Fiscal Policy

  4. Contractionary Fiscal Policy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Contractionary monetary policy involves reducing the money supply and raising interest rates to curb inflation.

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

  1. Deflation

  2. Stagflation

  3. Hyperinflation

  4. Recession


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stagflation refers to a period of high inflation combined with high unemployment.

Which economic policy aims to reduce unemployment by increasing government spending and cutting taxes?

  1. Expansionary Monetary Policy

  2. Contractionary Monetary Policy

  3. Expansionary Fiscal Policy

  4. Contractionary Fiscal Policy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Expansionary fiscal policy involves increasing government spending and cutting taxes to stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment.

What is the term used to describe a period of sustained economic decline characterized by negative GDP growth?

  1. Deflation

  2. Inflation

  3. Stagflation

  4. Recession


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A recession is a period of economic decline characterized by negative GDP growth for two consecutive quarters.

Which of the following is a measure of the overall price level of goods and services purchased by consumers?

  1. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  2. Producer Price Index (PPI)

  3. Unemployment Rate

  4. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change in prices over time for a basket of goods and services purchased by consumers.

What is the term used to describe a situation where prices are falling and the economy is contracting?

  1. Deflation

  2. Inflation

  3. Stagflation

  4. Hyperinflation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deflation is a sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

Which economic policy aims to reduce unemployment by lowering interest rates and increasing the money supply?

  1. Expansionary Monetary Policy

  2. Contractionary Monetary Policy

  3. Expansionary Fiscal Policy

  4. Contractionary Fiscal Policy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Expansionary monetary policy involves lowering interest rates and increasing the money supply to stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment.

What is the term used to describe a period of rapid and sustained increase in prices?

  1. Deflation

  2. Inflation

  3. Stagflation

  4. Hyperinflation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyperinflation is a period of extremely rapid and sustained increase in prices.

Which of the following is a measure of the overall price level of goods and services sold by producers?

  1. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  2. Producer Price Index (PPI)

  3. Unemployment Rate

  4. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change in prices over time for a basket of goods and services sold by producers.

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

  1. Deflation

  2. Inflation

  3. Stagflation

  4. Economic Prosperity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic prosperity is a period of sustained economic growth characterized by low inflation and unemployment.

Which economic policy aims to reduce inflation by increasing taxes and decreasing government spending?

  1. Expansionary Monetary Policy

  2. Contractionary Monetary Policy

  3. Expansionary Fiscal Policy

  4. Contractionary Fiscal Policy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Contractionary fiscal policy involves increasing taxes and decreasing government spending to reduce inflation.

What is the term used to describe a situation where prices are rising rapidly and the economy is expanding?

  1. Deflation

  2. Inflation

  3. Stagflation

  4. Hyperinflation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inflation is a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

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