(I) Governments that respect property rights and freedom of exchange while following monetary (and fiscal) policies consistent with relative price stability, establish the foundation for economic growth. (II) Governments have often diminished the economic prospects of a nation by levying high taxes, instituting price controls, and following inflationary monetary policies
a. I is true; II is false.
b. I is false; II is true.
c. Both I and II are true.
d. Both I and II are false.
C
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Refer to Table 3-1. The table above shows the demand schedules for Kona coffee of two individuals (Luke and Ravi) and the rest of the market. If the price of Kona coffee rises from $4 to $5, the market quantity demanded would
A) decrease by 115 lbs. B) decrease by 35 lbs. C) increase by 35 lbs. D) increase by 115 lbs.
Workers and firms both expect that prices will be 2.5% higher next year than they are this year. As a result,
A) aggregate demand will increase by 2.5%. B) the purchasing power of wages will rise if wages increase by 2.5%. C) workers will be willing to take lower wages next year, but not lower than a 2.5 percent decrease. D) the short-run aggregate supply curve will shift to the left as wages increase.