If real GDP is 5,100 and nominal GDP is 4,900, then the GDP deflator is
a. 104.1 so prices are higher than in the base year.
b. 104.1 so prices are lower than in the base year.
c. 96.1 so prices are higher than in the base year.
d. 96.1 so prices are lower than in the base year.
d
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A four dollar tax on a gallon of gasoline would
A. lower gasoline consumption and lower air pollution. B. lower gasoline consumption and raise air pollution. C. raise gasoline consumption and raise air pollution. D. raise gasoline consumption and lower air pollution.
In the monetarist view
A. inappropriate monetary policy is a major source of macroeconomic instability. B. adverse aggregate supply shocks are a major source of macroeconomic instability. C. changes in investment spending are a major source of macroeconomic instability. D. the fact that prices and wages are flexible is a major source of macroeconomic instability.