Table 20-15 \[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Nominal Average } \\ \text { Hourly Earnings } \end{array} & \text { CPI } \\ \hline 2014 & \$ 10 & 100 \\ \hline 2015 & 10 & 105 \\ \hline 2016 & 12 & 110 \\ \hline \end{array}\] -Refer to Table 20-15.Looking at the table above,real average hourly earnings were equal to ________ in 2015.

A) $9 B) $9.52 C) $10 D) $12 A) $9 B) $9.52 C) $10 D) $12

Table 20-14 \[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Nominal Average } \\ \text { Hourly Earnings } \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { CPI (1982-1984= } \\ \mathbf { 1 0 0 } ) \end{array} \\ \hline 1965 & \$ 2.65 & 32 \\ \hline 2010 & 22.59 & 219 \\ \hline \end{array}\] The table above reports the nominal average hourly earnings in private industry and the consumer price index for 1965 and 2010. -Refer to Table 20-14.The percentage change in real average earnings from 1965 to 2010 equals

A) 2.0 percent. B) 19.7 percent. C) 24.6 percent. D) 80.3 percent. A) 2.0 percent. B) 19.7 percent. C) 24.6 percent. D) 80.3 percent.

Table 20-16 \[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Nominal Average } \\ \text { Hourly Earnings } \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { CPI } \\ ( \mathbf { 1 9 8 2 - 1 9 8 4 } = \mathbf { 1 0 0 } ) \end{array} \\ \hline 2014 & \$ 10 & 100 \\ \hline 2015 & 10 & 105 \\ \hline 2016 & 12 & 110 \\ \hline \end{array}\] -Refer to Table 20-16.Looking at the table above,real wages ________ from 2014 to 2015,and real wages ________ from 2015 to 2016.

A) rose;rose B) rose;fell C) fell;rose D) fell;fell A) rose;rose B) rose;fell C) fell;rose D) fell;fell

A) is higher than the market wage and tends to increase productivity. B) is lower than the market wage and tends to increase productivity. C) is higher than the market wage and tends to decrease productivity. D) is lower than the market wage and tends to decrease productivity. A) is higher than the market wage and tends to increase productivity. B) is lower than the market wage and tends to increase productivity. C) is higher than the market wage and tends to decrease productivity. D) is lower than the market wage and tends to decrease productivity.

Exam 20: Unemployment and Inflation

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Upon your graduation from college,you find that the economy is in recession and the unemployment rate is relatively high.Nonetheless,you continue along your career path looking for a new job because

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If inflation is higher than expected,this helps borrowers (by reducing the real interest rate they pay)and hurts lenders (by reducing the real interest rate they receive).

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Table 20-15 Year Nominal Average Hourly Earnings CPI 2014 \ 10 100 2015 10 105 2016 12 110 -Refer to Table 20-15.Looking at the table above,real average hourly earnings were equal to ________ in 2015.

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Structural unemployment is the result of

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The natural rate of unemployment consists of frictional unemployment plus structural unemployment.

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When the actual inflation rate turns out to be greater than the expected inflation rate,who gains-the borrower or the lender-and who loses? Explain why.

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Inflation redistributes income to a greater extent when the inflation is unanticipated compared to when the inflation is anticipated.

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Eliminating structural unemployment would be good for the economy.

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The equilibrium wage in a local labor market is $10 per hour.If a minimum wage of $15 per hour is imposed,which of the following will occur?

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The consumer price index implicitly assumes that the demand curve for each good and service in the representative market basket is

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Most economists believe that labor unions significantly increase the overall unemployment rate in the United States.

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Table 20-14 Year Nominal Average Hourly Earnings CPI (1982-1984= ) 1965 \ 2.65 32 2010 22.59 219 The table above reports the nominal average hourly earnings in private industry and the consumer price index for 1965 and 2010. -Refer to Table 20-14.The percentage change in real average earnings from 1965 to 2010 equals

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An increase in unemployment insurance payments would,in effect, the amount of time spent searching for a job,which would increase unemployment.

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The percent increase in the CPI from one year to the next is a measure of the

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Discuss the likely impact of each of the following on the unemployment rate: a.The length of time workers are eligible to receive unemployment insurance payments is cut in half. b.The government passes a law making labor unions illegal. c.The minimum wage is raised by 50 percent. d.The government funds an Internet site where companies can post job openings at no charge.

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The nominal interest rate minus the inflation rate equals the real interest rate.

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Figure 20-1 -Refer to Figure 20-1.Based on the graph of the labor market above,if a minimum wage is set at $5 per hour,which of the following will occur?

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If the number of unemployed workers is 200 million,the number of employed workers is 300 million,and the working-age population is 800 million,what is the labor force participation rate?

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Table 20-16 Year Nominal Average Hourly Earnings CPI (=) 2014 \ 10 100 2015 10 105 2016 12 110 -Refer to Table 20-16.Looking at the table above,real wages from 2014 to 2015,and real wages from 2015 to 2016.

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An efficiency wage

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Exam 20: Unemployment and Inflation

Upon your graduation from college,you find that the economy is in recession and the unemployment rate is relatively high.Nonetheless,you continue along your career path looking for a new job because

If inflation is higher than expected,this helps borrowers (by reducing the real interest rate they pay)and hurts lenders (by reducing the real interest rate they receive).

Table 20-15 Year Nominal Average Hourly Earnings CPI 2014 \ 10 100 2015 10 105 2016 12 110 -Refer to Table 20-15.Looking at the table above,real average hourly earnings were equal to ________ in 2015.

Structural unemployment is the result of

The natural rate of unemployment consists of frictional unemployment plus structural unemployment.

When the actual inflation rate turns out to be greater than the expected inflation rate,who gains-the borrower or the lender-and who loses? Explain why.

Inflation redistributes income to a greater extent when the inflation is unanticipated compared to when the inflation is anticipated.

Eliminating structural unemployment would be good for the economy.

The equilibrium wage in a local labor market is $10 per hour.If a minimum wage of $15 per hour is imposed,which of the following will occur?

The consumer price index implicitly assumes that the demand curve for each good and service in the representative market basket is

Most economists believe that labor unions significantly increase the overall unemployment rate in the United States.

An increase in unemployment insurance payments would,in effect,________ the amount of time spent searching for a job,which would increase ________ unemployment.

The percent increase in the CPI from one year to the next is a measure of the

The nominal interest rate minus the inflation rate equals the real interest rate.

Figure 20-1 -Refer to Figure 20-1.Based on the graph of the labor market above,if a minimum wage is set at $5 per hour,which of the following will occur?

If the number of unemployed workers is 200 million,the number of employed workers is 300 million,and the working-age population is 800 million,what is the labor force participation rate?

Table 20-16 Year Nominal Average Hourly Earnings CPI (=) 2014 \ 10 100 2015 10 105 2016 12 110 -Refer to Table 20-16.Looking at the table above,real wages ________ from 2014 to 2015,and real wages ________ from 2015 to 2016.

An efficiency wage

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An increase in unemployment insurance payments would,in effect, the amount of time spent searching for a job,which would increase unemployment.

Table 20-16 Year Nominal Average Hourly Earnings CPI (=) 2014 \ 10 100 2015 10 105 2016 12 110 -Refer to Table 20-16.Looking at the table above,real wages from 2014 to 2015,and real wages from 2015 to 2016.