Konstam: Slowing Productivity Risks Stagnating Economy

Konstam: Slowing Productivity Risks Stagnating Economy

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The video discusses the decline in GDP growth and its implications for the American economy, focusing on productivity and labor input. It examines the Federal Reserve's market dots and equilibrium rates, challenges in boosting productivity, and the housing market's role in demand. The discussion also covers negative interest rates and potential policy choices to address economic challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern if labor input stagnates or grows less than half a percent?

Increased unemployment

Higher GDP growth

Lower wages and profits

Improved public policy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered a major contributor to growth before the crisis, according to the second section?

Technology sector

Housing market

Automobile industry

Healthcare sector

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might negative interest rates be a feature for the next 5 to 10 years?

To increase government spending

Because of disappointing demand and bank regulation

To encourage more home ownership

Due to high inflation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential policy response to make negative rates more livable?

Increasing interest rates

Taxing cash and creating deep negative yield curves

Reducing government debt

Increasing cash reserves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge for financial markets with negative interest rates?

Decreased investment in technology

Increased competition

Survival of commercial banks

Higher loan interest rates