Question 1

In order to achieve internal and external balance simultaneously,a nation must use at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  one policy 
B)  two policies 
C)  three policies 
D)  cannot say 
A)  one policy 
B)  two policies 
C)  three policies 
D)  cannot say

Question 2

Use a Swan diagram to identify a point at which a nation has domestic unemployment and a trade surplus.What combination of policies should be used to restore balance?

Accepted Answer

Graph should be as Figure 18.1 in the te

Question 3

Points below internal balance line YY in the Swan diagram indicate:

Accepted Answer

A)  a balance of payments deficit 
B)  a balance of payments surplus 
C)  unemployment 
D)  inflation 
A)  a balance of payments deficit 
B)  a balance of payments surplus 
C)  unemployment 
D)  inflation

Question 4

Can a nation reach both internal and external balance under fixed exchange rates using only monetary policy? Explain.

Accepted Answer

No.Monetary policy alone cannot simultan

Question 5

The IS curve is negatively sloped because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the higher is the rate of interest the smaller is the quantity of money demanded for speculative purposes 
B)  higher rates of interest lead to greater capital flows 
C)  at lower interest rates the levels of investment and national income are higher 
D)  at lower interest rates the level of national income is lower 
A)  the higher is the rate of interest the smaller is the quantity of money demanded for speculative purposes 
B)  higher rates of interest lead to greater capital flows 
C)  at lower interest rates the levels of investment and national income are higher 
D)  at lower interest rates the level of national income is lower

Question 6

It is preferable to use monetary and fiscal policies rather than direct controls to correct external balance problems because direct controls

Accepted Answer

A)  are ineffective. 
B)  are not legal under WTO rules. 
C)  interfere with the market mechanism. 
D)  cannot be used with other economic policies. 
A)  are ineffective. 
B)  are not legal under WTO rules. 
C)  interfere with the market mechanism. 
D)  cannot be used with other economic policies.

Question 7

To correct a balance of payments deficit and unemployment a nation requires a:

Accepted Answer

A)  devaluation and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies 
B)  devaluation and contractionary fiscal and monetary policies 
C)  devaluation and either expansionary or contractionary fiscal and monetary policies 
D)  revaluation and either expansionary or contractionary fiscal and monetary policies 
A)  devaluation and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies 
B)  devaluation and contractionary fiscal and monetary policies 
C)  devaluation and either expansionary or contractionary fiscal and monetary policies 
D)  revaluation and either expansionary or contractionary fiscal and monetary policies

Question 8

Suppose a nation faces domestic unemployment and a surplus in its balance of payments.(a)Explain in detail the expenditure-changing policies required to cure the unemployment.(b)What would happen to the nation's external balance? Why?

Accepted Answer

(a)Domestic unemployment can be correcte

Question 9

To correct unemployment and a balance of payments deficits with flexible exchange rates and imperfect capital mobility:

Accepted Answer

A)  both fiscal and monetary policies are required 
B)  fiscal policy is required 
C)  monetary policy is required 
D)  either monetary or fiscal policy is required 
A)  both fiscal and monetary policies are required 
B)  fiscal policy is required 
C)  monetary policy is required 
D)  either monetary or fiscal policy is required

Question 10

To correct a balance of payments surplus and unemployment a nation requires a:

Accepted Answer

A)  devaluation and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies 
B)  devaluation and contractionary fiscal and monetary policies 
C)  devaluation or revaluation and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies 
D)  revaluation and either expansionary or contractionary fiscal and monetary policies 
A)  devaluation and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies 
B)  devaluation and contractionary fiscal and monetary policies 
C)  devaluation or revaluation and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies 
D)  revaluation and either expansionary or contractionary fiscal and monetary policies

In order to achieve internal and external balance simultaneously,a nation must use at least:

Use a Swan diagram to identify a point at which a nation has domestic unemployment and a trade surplus.What combination of policies should be used to restore balance?

Points below internal balance line YY in the Swan diagram indicate:

Can a nation reach both internal and external balance under fixed exchange rates using only monetary policy? Explain.

The IS curve is negatively sloped because:

It is preferable to use monetary and fiscal policies rather than direct controls to correct external balance problems because direct controls

To correct a balance of payments deficit and unemployment a nation requires a:

Suppose a nation faces domestic unemployment and a surplus in its balance of payments.(a)Explain in detail the expenditure-changing policies required to cure the unemployment.(b)What would happen to the nation's external balance? Why?

To correct unemployment and a balance of payments deficits with flexible exchange rates and imperfect capital mobility:

To correct a balance of payments surplus and unemployment a nation requires a:

Introduction

The Law of Comparative Advantage

The Standard Theory of International Trade

Demand and Supply, offer Curves, and the Terms of Trade

Factor Endowments and the Heckscherohlin Theory

Economies of Scale, imperfect Competition, and International Trade

Economic Growth and International Trade

Trade Restrictions: Tariffs

Nontariff Trade Barriers and the New Protectionism

Economic Integration: Customs Unions and Free Trade Areas

International Trade and Economic Development

International Resource Movements and Multinational Corporations

Balance of Payments

Foreign Exchange Markets and Exchange Rates

Exchange Rate Determination

The Price Adjustment Mechanism With Flexible and Fixed Exchange Rates

The Income Adjustment Mechanism and Synthesis of Automatic Adjustments

Prices and Output in an Open Economy: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

Flexible Versus Fixed Exchange Rates, the European Monetary System, and Macroeconomic Policy Coordination

The International Monetary System: Past, present, and Future Answers to Selected Problems on Web

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Exam 18: Open Economy Macroeconomics: Adjustment Policies

In order to achieve internal and external balance simultaneously,a nation must use at least:

Use a Swan diagram to identify a point at which a nation has domestic unemployment and a trade surplus.What combination of policies should be used to restore balance?

Points below internal balance line YY in the Swan diagram indicate:

Can a nation reach both internal and external balance under fixed exchange rates using only monetary policy? Explain.

The IS curve is negatively sloped because:

It is preferable to use monetary and fiscal policies rather than direct controls to correct external balance problems because direct controls

To correct a balance of payments deficit and unemployment a nation requires a:

Suppose a nation faces domestic unemployment and a surplus in its balance of payments.(a)Explain in detail the expenditure-changing policies required to cure the unemployment.(b)What would happen to the nation's external balance? Why?

To correct unemployment and a balance of payments deficits with flexible exchange rates and imperfect capital mobility:

To correct a balance of payments surplus and unemployment a nation requires a:

Introduction

The Law of Comparative Advantage

The Standard Theory of International Trade

Demand and Supply, offer Curves, and the Terms of Trade

Factor Endowments and the Heckscherohlin Theory

Economies of Scale, imperfect Competition, and International Trade

Economic Growth and International Trade

Trade Restrictions: Tariffs

Nontariff Trade Barriers and the New Protectionism

Economic Integration: Customs Unions and Free Trade Areas

International Trade and Economic Development

International Resource Movements and Multinational Corporations

Balance of Payments

Foreign Exchange Markets and Exchange Rates

Exchange Rate Determination

The Price Adjustment Mechanism With Flexible and Fixed Exchange Rates

The Income Adjustment Mechanism and Synthesis of Automatic Adjustments

Prices and Output in an Open Economy: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

Flexible Versus Fixed Exchange Rates, the European Monetary System, and Macroeconomic Policy Coordination

The International Monetary System: Past, present, and Future Answers to Selected Problems on Web

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