National Income and Economic Policies Quiz

Match the following descriptions with their corresponding National Income Accounts Identity components.

• Describes the GDP of a country

• The total value of goods and services produced by a country

• Not related to national income accounts

• The balance of trade

• Represents the income-expenditure model equation

• The formula Y = C + I + G + NX

• Refers to the difference between exports and imports

• The interest rates set by the Federal Reserve

According to the study guide, what is the primary effect of an increase in autonomous consumption?

• It decreases the national income

• It has no effect on the economy

• It increases the aggregate expenditure

• It reduces government spending

During recessionary pressures according to the Modern Crises Period 2007-2023, the Federal Reserve (a)   .

• It decreases interest rates
• It increases taxes
• It reduces money supply
• It increases interest rates

How does the Aggregate Supply curve behave in oligopolistic markets according to the document?

• It is perfectly elastic

• It is downward sloping

• It is vertical

• It is very flat with a slight upward slope

A significant consequence of the stability during the period mentioned in the text was (a)   .

• Increased investment in technology
• Deregulation of the financial syste
• Reduction in international trade
• Increased government spending

What major economic issue emerged during the Great Recession according to the text?

• A large output gap

• A decrease in unemployment

• An increase in consumer spending

• Stability in the financial markets

According to the text, how did policymakers respond to economic challenges after the Covid shock in 2020?

• They were hesitant and slow

• They reduced interest rates

• They were very aggressive

• They increased tax rates