Suppose output is above the natural level of output. In a fixed exchange rate regime, explain the two ways the economy can return to the natural level of output
What will be an ideal response?
Revaluation. Policy makers could revalue the currency. This would cause a reduction in NX, and reduction in demand, and a reduction in Y. Graphically, the AD curve would shift to the left. Economy self-corrects. With Y above the natural level, the expected price level (or expected inflation) will rise causing W to rise. As W rises, P will rise. As P rises, a real appreciation occurs and NX falls. We would move along the AD curve.
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Looking at real and nominal interest rates in the United States since 1971, we see that the
A) nominal interest rate has at times been negative. B) real interest rate has been greater than 10 percent for most years. C) real interest rate has at times been negative. D) real interest rate was above 5 percent during the low inflation of the 1970s. E) real interest is generally greater than the nominal interest rate.
A key objective of the gold standard was to
A) create a flexible exchange rate system between countries. B) create a fixed exchange rate system between countries. C) allow nations to maintain their gold reserves. D) allow nations to tax its citizens in gold.