The strengthening of the dollar between 1980 and 1985 contributed to a ________ in American competitiveness, putting pressure on the Fed to pursue a more ________ monetary policy

A) decrease; contractionary
B) increase; expansionary
C) increase; contractionary
D) decrease; expansionary

D

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According to the concept of rational expectations

a. budget deficits are irrelevant to output in the short-run. b. higher deficits should increase output in the short-run if they are expected. c. lower deficits can be used to stabilize output during expansions. d. none of the above.

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In this consumer surplus graph, why is the market demand curve smooth?


a. Demand is artificially set by government price controls.
b. One buyer sets the demand for the entire market.
c. The buyers all share identical levels of willingness to pay.
d. There are many buyers with unique levels of willingness to pay.

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