A per unit subsidy increases both consumer and producer surplus, but results in a deadweight loss

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

True . The government expenditure more than offset the gains to consumer and producer surplus, resulting in a deadweight loss.

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Refer to Figure 11.4. Which diagram illustrates the effect of an increase in government spending?

A) A B) B C) C D) D

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A country reports a potential GDP of $6 trillion, a natural unemployment rate of 4 percent and an expected inflation rate of 2 percent. Using Okun's Law, if the unemployment rate is 5 percent, what is real GDP?

What will be an ideal response?

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