Inflation is measured by an increase in:
a. homes, autos and basic resources.
b. prices of all products in the economy.
c. the consumer price index (CPI).
d. none of these.
c
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A freeze in Florida's orange growing regions will:
A result in a sharp increase in the price of oranges in the short run because demand and supply are highly elastic. B result in a sharp increase in the price of oranges in the short run because demand and supply are highly inelastic. C result in little change in the price of oranges in the short run because supply is infinitely elastic. D result in a sharp decrease in the price of oranges in the short run because demand is highly inelastic and supply is highly elastic.
Which of the components of total planned autonomous spending has a negative multiplier, and one which is lower in absolute value than the multiplier of the others?
A) autonomous consumption B) net taxes C) planned investment D) government expenditure E) net exports