The money demand curve will shift to the left if real GDP ________ or if the price level ________

Explain whether each of the following variables is a lagging, leading, or coincident indicator: In each case, is the economy likely in a recession, heading for a recession, in an expansion, or heading for an expansion?

a. Industrial production is falling. b. The number of building permits issued for new private housing units begins to decline. c. The number and amount of commercial and industrial loans start to rise. d. The average prime interest rate charged by banks begins to fall. e. The M2 money supply begins to rise.

Refer to the above information. Which individual would be classified as a discouraged worker?

The following items describe the responses of four individuals to a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey of employment. 1. Mollie just graduated from college and is now looking for work. She has had three job interviews in the past month, but still has not gotten a job offer. 2. George used to work in an automotive assembly plant. He was laid off six months ago as the economy weakened. He expects to return to work in a few months when national economic conditions improve. 3. Jeanette worked as an aircraft design engineer for a company that produces military aircraft until she lost her job last year when the Federal government cut defense spending. She has been looking for similar work for a year but no company seems interested in her aircraft design skills. 4. Ricardo lost his job last year when his company downsized and laid off middle-level managers. He tried to find another job for a year, but was unsuccessful and quit looking for work. A.  Mollie B.  George C.  Jeanette D.  Ricardo