Which of the following is not a valid point in debating the merits of increasing government expenditures or cutting taxes during a recession?
a. A cut in the marginal tax rate increases the incentives to find a job and work longer hours.
b. Consumers will save a portion of a tax cut.
c. The government may use the increase in expenditures on projects with little value, particularly if it wishes to respond quickly.
d. There is no evidence that tax cuts have been followed by increases in economic growth.
d
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If potential GDP is equal to $600 billion, what does the long-run aggregate supply curve look like?
A) It is a vertical line at a level of GDP above $600 billion. B) It is a vertical line at $600 billion of GDP. C) It is a horizontal line at $600 billion of GDP. D) It is a vertical line at a level of GDP below $600 billion.
Which of the following is true? a. Velocity is not constant over time
b. The best way to study economic activity is to start with the equation and then integrate the money supply and the volume of international trade. c. Control over the money supply implies that the Fed has precise control over real GDP. d. All of the above are true.