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1. The Fed can affect the interaction between the demand for money and the supply of money to influence interest rates,
the aggregate level of spending, and therefore economic growth.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
a
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2. The Fed can ____ the level of spending as a means of stimulating the economy by ____ the money supply.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANSWER:
d
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3. A credit crunch occurs when:
a.
interest rates decline.
b.
interest rates rise.
c.
creditors restrict the amount of loans they are willing to provide.
d.
the economy is strong.
ANSWER:
c
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4. According to the theory of rational expectations, higher inflationary expectations encourage businesses and households
to reduce their demand for loanable funds.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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Easy
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5. A passive monetary policy adjusts the money supply automatically in response to economic conditions.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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6. If the Fed implemented a policy of inflation targeting, and if the U.S. inflation rate deviated substantially from the Fed’s
target inflation rate, the Fed could lose credibility.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
a
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7. In general, there is:
a.
a positive relationship between unemployment and inflation.
b.
an inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation.
c.
an inverse relationship between GDP and inflation.
d.
a positive relationship between GDP and unemployment.
ANSWER:
b
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8. A ____-money policy can reduce unemployment, and a ____-money policy can reduce inflation.
a.
tight; loose
b.
loose; tight
c.
tight; tight
d.
loose; loose
ANSWER:
b
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9. A loose-money policy tends to ____ economic growth and ____ the inflation rate.
a.
stimulate; place downward pressure on
b.
stimulate; place upward pressure on
c.
dampen; place upward pressure on
d.
dampen; place downward pressure on
ANSWER:
b
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10. When both inflation and unemployment are relatively high, there is more disagreement among FOMC members about
the proper monetary policy to implement.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
a
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11. ____ serves as the most direct indicator of economic growth in the United States.
a.
Gross domestic product (GDP)
b.
National income
c.
The unemployment rate
d.
The industrial production index
ANSWER:
a
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12. Which of the following is not an indicator of inflation?
a.
housing price indexes
b.
wage rates
c.
oil prices
d.
consumer confidence surveys
ANSWER:
d
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Easy
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ANSWER:
c
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17. If the Fed attempts to reduce inflation, it would likely increase money supply growth.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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18. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Fed and the presidential administration?
a.
The Fed must receive approval by the administration before conducting monetary policy.
b.
The Fed must implement a monetary policy specifically to the support the administration’s policy.
c.
The administration must receive approval from the Fed before implementing fiscal policy.
d.
A and C
e.
none of the above
ANSWER:
a
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19. A high budget deficit tends to place ____ pressure on interest rates; the Fed’s tightening of the money supply tends to
place ____ pressure on interest rates.
a.
upward; upward
b.
upward; downward
c.
downward; downward
d.
downward; upward
ANSWER:
a
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20. The Fed is usually more willing to maintain a stimulative monetary policy when inflation is relatively high.
a.
True
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b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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21. Costner National, a commercial bank, obtains short-term deposits and makes long-term fixed-rate loans. It should be
adversely affected when the Fed:
a.
purchases Treasury securities.
b.
maintains a stable money supply.
c.
uses a tight-money policy.
d.
uses a loose-money policy.
ANSWER:
c
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22. The ____ lag is the time from when an economic problem arises until it is recognized.
a.
Recognition
b.
Adjustment
c.
Implementation
d.
none of the above
ANSWER:
a
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23. A ____ dollar tends to exert inflationary pressure in the United States.
a.
Stable
b.
Strong
c.
Weak
d.
both A and B
ANSWER:
c
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24. There is some evidence that high money supply growth may lead to _______ U.S. inflation over time, which in turn
places ____ pressure on U.S. interest rates.
a.
higher; upward
b.
higher; downward
c.
lower; downward
d.
lower; upward
ANSWER:
a
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25. If the Fed uses a passive monetary policy during weak economic conditions,
a.
it increases the money supply substantially.
b.
it reduces the money supply substantially.
c.
it allows the economy to fix itself.
d.
it purchases commercial paper and mortgage-backed securities.
ANSWER:
c
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26. Which of the following is true about an increase in the U.S. government’s budget deficit?
a.
It will lead to global crowding out if U.S. interest rates fall below the level of interest rates in other countries.
b.
It will cause outflows of foreign funds from the United States as foreign investors move their funds to other
countries.
c.
It will cause an inward shift in the aggregate demand for funds curve.
d.
None of the above
ANSWER:
d
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27. Inflation is commonly the result of a
a.
large budget deficit.
b.
high level of interest rates.
c.
high level of unemployment.
d.
high level of aggregate demand.
ANSWER:
d
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c.
A firm’s cost of equity decreases.
d.
Depository institutions experience an increase in their supply of funds.
ANSWER:
a
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32. When the Fed uses open market operations to sell some of its Treasury securities, there will be
a.
an outward shift in the supply schedule of loanable funds.
b.
an inward shift in the supply schedule of loanable funds.
c.
no shift in the supply schedule of loanable funds.
d.
an outward shift in the demand schedule for loanable funds.
ANSWER:
b
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33. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of inflation targeting?
a.
If the U.S. inflation rate deviates substantially from the Fed’s target inflation rate, the Fed could lose
credibility.
b.
The Fed’s focus on inflation could result in a much higher unemployment level.
c.
The Fed’s focus on inflation could result in much higher interest rates, which would discourage economic
growth.
d.
All of the above are disadvantages of inflation targeting.
ANSWER:
c
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34. Financial institutions such as commercial banks, bond mutual funds, insurance companies, and pension funds maintain
large portfolios of bonds, so their portfolios are ____ affected when the Fed ____ interest rates.
a.
unfavorably; decreases
b.
unfavorably; increases
c.
favorably; increases
d.
A and C are correct.
ANSWER:
b
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35. According to the theory of rational expectations, higher inflationary expectations encourage businesses and
households to reduce their demand for loanable funds.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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36. During the 2008–2015 period, the Fed reduced the federal funds rate to 6 percent in an effort to stimulate the
economy.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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37. In recent years, the Fed has made an effort to be more transparent in its communications to financial markets about its
future policy.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
a
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38. The Fed faces a trade-off in monetary policy between reducing unemployment and reducing the federal government’s
budget deficit.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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39. The relationship between the interest rate on loanable funds and the level of business investment is positive.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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40. The supply schedule of loanable funds indicates the quantity of funds that would be demanded at various possible
interest rates.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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41. To correct excessive inflation, the Fed could use open market operations by buying Treasury securities in the
secondary market.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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42. When the Fed wants to encourage businesses to increase their spending on long-term projects, it may use a stimulative
policy focused on reducing long-term Treasury yields.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
a
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b.
decrease; decrease
c.
increase; increase
d.
decrease; increase
ANSWER:
d
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48. Which of the following is not true with respect to inflation targeting?
a.
The Fed could lose credibility if the inflation rate deviates substantially from the Fed’s target inflation rate.
b.
A focus on inflation could result in a much higher unemployment rate.
c.
Inflation targeting may not only satisfy the inflation goal, but could also achieve the employment stabilization
goal in the long run.
d.
If unemployment is slightly higher than normal, while inflation is at the peak of the target range, an inflation
targeting approach would like advocate a loose monetary policy.
ANSWER:
d
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49. A ____ economic indicator tends to rise or fall a few months after business-cycle expansions and contractions.
a.
leading
b.
coincident
c.
lagging
d.
none of the above
ANSWER:
c
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50. A weak dollar would stimulate ____, discourage ____, and ____ the U.S. economy.
a.
U.S. exports; U.S. imports; weaken
b.
U.S. exports; U.S. imports; stimulate
c.
U.S. imports; U.S. exports; stimulate
d.
none of the above
ANSWER:
b
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b.
4 percent; 6 percent
c.
7 percent; 9 percent
d.
1 percent; 3 percent
ANSWER:
c
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55. In the “operation twist” strategy used in 2011 and 2012, the Fed sold _______ Treasury securities and used the
proceeds to purchase ________ Treasury securities.
a.
long-term; short-term
b.
short-term; long-term
c.
short-term; long-term
d.
long-term; short-term
ANSWER:
b
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56. The intent of the Fed’s operation twist strategy in 2011 and 2012 was to:
a.
increase long-term interest rates.
b.
require corporations to issue more commercial paper.
c.
require bond rating agencies to impose higher standards on their ratings.
d.
reduce long-term interest rates.
ANSWER:
d
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57. Which of the following is not a reason that a stimulative monetary policy may be ineffective?
a.
The effects of a stimulative policy may be disrupted by expectations of inflation.
b.
Retirees who rely on interest income may restrict their spending
c.
Lending institutions may increase their standards for borrowers, so some potential borrowers may not qualify
for loans.
d.
Higher interest rates encourage individuals to increase their savings.
ANSWER:
d
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58. In 2012, the Fed stated that it would continue to purchase Treasury bonds in the financial markets until GDP growth
increased to a target level.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
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United States – OH – DISC.FMAI.MADU.15.02
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Knowledge
59. Which of the following was not true of the eurozone during the Greek crisis?
a.
Fear of a financial crisis throughout Europe discouraged investors and firms from moving funds into Europe.
b.
By using a more stimulative monetary policy than it desired, the European Central Bank aroused concerns
about potential inflation in the eurozone.
c.
There was concern that the austerity conditions could weaken the country’s economy further.
d.
Greece, Spain, and Portugal focused their efforts on reducing tax rates in order to stimulate their economies.
ANSWER:
d
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
FMAI.MADU.15.05.05
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – BUSPROG.FMAI.MADU.15.03
STATE STANDARDS:
United States – OH – DISC.FMAI.MADU.15.02
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Knowledge
60. The Fed’s purchase of Treasury securities is primarily intended to ensure liquidity in the commercial paper market.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
FMAI MADU 15.05.05
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – BUSPROG.FMAI.MADU. 1503
STATE STANDARDS:
United States – OH – DISC.FMAI.MADU.15.02
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s Knowledge
61. The Fed’s main focus in the years 2010–2014 following the credit crisis was on controlling inflation.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
b
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
FMAI.MADU 15.05.05
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – BUSPROG.FMAI.MADU.1503
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