Business Cycles & Gaps

Recessions, potential output, stabilizers. Ideal for competitive exams and economics prep.

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Business Cycles & Gaps
QUESTION NO 01
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The multiplier effect suggests that?

Answer: An initial spending increase can raise income by more than itself
Respending of income amplifies effects.
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QUESTION NO 02
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Stagflation refers to?

Answer: High inflation with stagnant growth/high unemployment
It challenges simple demand-management recipes.
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Aggregate demand includes?

Answer: C + I + G + (X − M)
Consumption, investment, government, net exports.
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A progressive tax system means?

Answer: Higher incomes face higher tax rates
Average/marginal rates rise with income.
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Crowding out occurs when?

Answer: Government borrowing raises rates and reduces private investment
Public borrowing can displace private spending.
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The Phillips curve (traditional) suggested a trade-off between?

Answer: Inflation and unemployment
Short-run trade-offs have been debated/refined.
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Hyperinflation is?

Answer: Extremely rapid price increases
It destroys confidence in money.
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A budget deficit means?

Answer: Government spending exceeds revenue
Deficits add to public debt when financed by borrowing.
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Potential output is?

Answer: Sustainable output at full employment of resources
Gaps vs potential indicate slack or overheating.
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Deflation is?

Answer: A sustained fall in the general price level
It can raise real debt burdens.
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