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| Exam Name | AP Macroeconomics Practice Exam |
|---|---|
| Exam Provider | College Board |
| Exam Type | Advanced Placement (AP) High School Exam |
| Total Practice Questions | 120+ Practice Questions (MCQs + Data-Based + Policy Questions) – Updated for 2026 |
| Coverage Topics | • GDP, National Income & Economic Indicators • Inflation, CPI & GDP Deflator • Unemployment (Frictional, Structural, Cyclical) • Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply (AD-AS) • Fiscal Policy & Government Spending • Monetary Policy & Federal Reserve Tools • Banking System, Money Supply & Multiplier • Economic Growth & Productivity • International Trade & Exchange Rates • Phillips Curve & Macroeconomic Equilibrium |
| Question Format | • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) • Graph-Based & Data Interpretation Questions • Policy Analysis & Scenario-Based Questions |
| Difficulty Level | Intermediate to Advanced (Aligned with Real AP Macroeconomics Exam) |
| Skills Developed | • Economic reasoning & data interpretation • Graph analysis (AD-AS, Phillips Curve, Money Market) • Policy evaluation & decision-making • Real-world economic application |
| Study Tips | • Master key graphs (AD-AS, Phillips Curve, Money Market) • Understand relationships between inflation, unemployment, and GDP • Practice policy-based and scenario questions • Focus on formulas and real-world economic examples |
| Best For | High school students preparing for AP Macroeconomics exam (Score 4–5 target) |
| Updated | 2026 Latest Version |
1.
Which of the following is included in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
A. Used car sales
B. Transfer payments
C. New residential construction
D. Stock market transactions
Answer: C. New residential construction
Rationale: GDP includes final goods and services produced within a country. New housing is counted as investment, while used goods and financial transactions are excluded.
2.
Nominal GDP differs from real GDP because nominal GDP:
A. Adjusts for inflation
B. Uses constant prices
C. Uses current prices
D. Excludes investment
Answer: C. Uses current prices
Rationale: Nominal GDP reflects current market prices, while real GDP adjusts for inflation to measure true output.
3.
Which component of GDP includes spending on infrastructure?
A. Consumption
B. Investment
C. Government spending
D. Net exports
Answer: C. Government spending
Rationale: Government expenditures include public projects like roads and bridges.
4.
If inflation increases, the purchasing power of money:
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Doubles
Answer: B. Decreases
Rationale: Higher inflation means each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services.
5.
Which index measures changes in the price level of consumer goods?
A. GDP deflator
B. CPI
C. Unemployment rate
D. Interest rate
Answer: B. CPI
Rationale: The Consumer Price Index tracks price changes for a basket of consumer goods.
6.
Which type of unemployment occurs during economic downturns?
A. Frictional
B. Structural
C. Cyclical
D. Seasonal
Answer: C. Cyclical
Rationale: Cyclical unemployment rises during recessions due to decreased demand.
7.
Full employment means:
A. Zero unemployment
B. Only structural unemployment
C. No cyclical unemployment
D. Everyone has a job
Answer: C. No cyclical unemployment
Rationale: Full employment includes frictional and structural unemployment but excludes cyclical unemployment.
8.
Aggregate demand (AD) is the total demand for:
A. Labor
B. Goods and services
C. Capital
D. Resources
Answer: B. Goods and services
Rationale: AD represents total spending in an economy at various price levels.
9.
Which factor shifts aggregate demand to the right?
A. Increase in taxes
B. Decrease in consumer confidence
C. Increase in government spending
D. Higher interest rates
Answer: C. Increase in government spending
Rationale: Government spending boosts demand, shifting AD right.
10.
Long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) is:
A. Upward sloping
B. Downward sloping
C. Vertical
D. Horizontal
Answer: C. Vertical
Rationale: LRAS is vertical because output is determined by resources and technology, not prices.
11.
Which policy is controlled by the central bank?
A. Fiscal policy
B. Monetary policy
C. Trade policy
D. Tax policy
Answer: B. Monetary policy
Rationale: Central banks manage money supply and interest rates.
12.
An increase in interest rates will MOST likely:
A. Increase investment
B. Decrease investment
C. Increase consumption
D. Increase exports
Answer: B. Decrease investment
Rationale: Higher rates make borrowing more expensive, reducing investment.
13.
Expansionary fiscal policy involves:
A. Higher taxes and lower spending
B. Lower taxes and higher spending
C. Balanced budget
D. Reduced money supply
Answer: B. Lower taxes and higher spending
Rationale: This policy stimulates economic growth during recessions.
14.
Which of the following causes cost-push inflation?
A. Increased demand
B. Rising production costs
C. Lower wages
D. Decreased money supply
Answer: B. Rising production costs
Rationale: Higher input costs raise prices, causing inflation.
15.
The Phillips Curve shows the relationship between:
A. GDP and inflation
B. Inflation and unemployment
C. Interest rates and GDP
D. Taxes and spending
Answer: B. Inflation and unemployment
Rationale: It illustrates the trade-off between inflation and unemployment in the short run.
16.
Which situation leads to a recessionary gap?
A. Output above potential GDP
B. Output below potential GDP
C. High inflation
D. Low unemployment
Answer: B. Output below potential GDP
Rationale: A recessionary gap occurs when actual output is less than potential output.
17.
Which monetary policy tool involves buying government bonds?
A. Discount rate
B. Open market operations
C. Reserve requirement
D. Tax policy
Answer: B. Open market operations
Rationale: Buying bonds increases money supply.
18.
Which type of policy reduces inflation?
A. Expansionary
B. Contractionary
C. Neutral
D. Fiscal stimulus
Answer: B. Contractionary
Rationale: Reduces demand and money supply to control inflation.
19.
Which of the following increases GDP?
A. Illegal transactions
B. Household labor
C. Business investment
D. Transfer payments
Answer: C. Business investment
Rationale: Investment contributes to GDP as it involves production.
20.
Which term describes persistent inflation?
A. Deflation
B. Hyperinflation
C. Disinflation
D. Stagflation
Answer: B. Hyperinflation
Rationale: Extremely rapid and uncontrolled inflation.
21.
Which factor increases long-run economic growth?
A. Reduced education
B. Technological advancement
C. Higher taxes
D. Lower productivity
Answer: B. Technological advancement
Rationale: Innovation improves efficiency and output.
22.
Which exchange rate system is determined by market forces?
A. Fixed
B. Floating
C. Pegged
D. Controlled
Answer: B. Floating
Rationale: Supply and demand determine currency value.
23.
A trade deficit occurs when:
A. Exports exceed imports
B. Imports exceed exports
C. Government spending rises
D. Inflation increases
Answer: B. Imports exceed exports
Rationale: More goods are bought from abroad than sold.
24.
Which policy reduces unemployment during a recession?
A. Contractionary monetary policy
B. Expansionary monetary policy
C. Higher taxes
D. Reduced spending
Answer: B. Expansionary monetary policy
Rationale: Lower interest rates stimulate investment and job creation.
25.
Structural unemployment is caused by:
A. Economic cycles
B. Seasonal changes
C. Skill mismatch
D. Short-term job transitions
Answer: C. Skill mismatch
Rationale: Workers lack skills needed for available jobs.
26.
Which factor shifts LRAS to the right?
A. Increased taxes
B. Improved technology
C. Higher inflation
D. Lower demand
Answer: B. Improved technology
Rationale: Increases productive capacity.
27.
Which measure reflects average price changes across all goods?
A. CPI
B. GDP deflator
C. Unemployment rate
D. Interest rate
Answer: B. GDP deflator
Rationale: It measures price changes for all domestically produced goods.
28.
Which situation describes stagflation?
A. High growth, low inflation
B. High inflation, high unemployment
C. Low inflation, low unemployment
D. High growth, high employment
Answer: B. High inflation, high unemployment
Rationale: Stagflation combines inflation with stagnation.
29.
Which policy tool directly changes banks’ lending capacity?
A. Open market operations
B. Reserve requirement
C. Tax cuts
D. Government spending
Answer: B. Reserve requirement
Rationale: It determines how much banks can lend.
30.
Which goal is NOT a macroeconomic objective?
A. Economic growth
B. Price stability
C. Full employment
D. Profit maximization
Answer: D. Profit maximization
Rationale: Profit maximization is a microeconomic goal, not macroeconomic.
31.
If real GDP increases while nominal GDP increases at a faster rate, this indicates:
A. Deflation
B. Inflation
C. Stagflation
D. No price change
Answer: B. Inflation
Rationale: Nominal GDP grows faster when prices rise, indicating inflation beyond real output growth.
32.
Which of the following would increase the money supply?
A. Selling government bonds
B. Increasing reserve requirements
C. Buying government bonds
D. Raising interest rates
Answer: C. Buying government bonds
Rationale: Open market purchases inject money into the banking system, increasing supply.
33.
If the central bank lowers the discount rate, banks will:
A. Borrow less
B. Borrow more
C. Increase taxes
D. Reduce reserves
Answer: B. Borrow more
Rationale: Lower borrowing costs encourage banks to take loans and expand lending.
34.
Which of the following is a leading indicator of economic growth?
A. Unemployment rate
B. GDP
C. Stock market performance
D. Inflation rate
Answer: C. Stock market performance
Rationale: Markets often predict future economic activity.
35.
Which policy directly shifts aggregate demand?
A. Technological innovation
B. Fiscal policy
C. Labor productivity
D. Natural resources
Answer: B. Fiscal policy
Rationale: Government spending and taxation directly affect demand.
36.
Which situation represents demand-pull inflation?
A. Rising wages increase production costs
B. Increased consumer spending raises prices
C. Supply shortages reduce output
D. Taxes increase production costs
Answer: B. Increased consumer spending raises prices
Rationale: Demand-pull inflation occurs when demand exceeds supply.
37.
If unemployment is below the natural rate, inflation is likely to:
A. Decrease
B. Increase
C. Remain constant
D. Become zero
Answer: B. Increase
Rationale: Tight labor markets push wages up, increasing inflation.
38.
Which factor would shift aggregate supply to the left?
A. Lower input costs
B. Technological improvement
C. Increase in wages
D. Tax cuts
Answer: C. Increase in wages
Rationale: Higher costs reduce supply.
39.
Which BEST describes the crowding-out effect?
A. Government spending increases private investment
B. Government borrowing reduces private investment
C. Taxes reduce inflation
D. Interest rates decrease
Answer: B. Government borrowing reduces private investment
Rationale: Higher government borrowing raises interest rates, limiting private investment.
40.
Which of the following increases labor productivity?
A. Reduced education
B. Technological progress
C. Higher taxes
D. Decreased capital
Answer: B. Technological progress
Rationale: Technology improves efficiency.
41.
If inflation is expected to rise, nominal interest rates will:
A. Decrease
B. Increase
C. Stay constant
D. Become zero
Answer: B. Increase
Rationale: Lenders demand higher rates to compensate for inflation.
42.
Which BEST describes automatic stabilizers?
A. Policies requiring government action
B. Programs that adjust automatically with the economy
C. Monetary tools
D. Trade policies
Answer: B
Rationale: Taxes and welfare programs adjust without new legislation.
43.
Which situation reflects structural unemployment?
A. Worker between jobs
B. Worker lacks required skills
C. Seasonal job loss
D. Temporary layoff
Answer: B
Rationale: Structural unemployment results from skill mismatch.
44.
Which of the following decreases aggregate demand?
A. Tax cuts
B. Increased government spending
C. Higher interest rates
D. Increased exports
Answer: C
Rationale: Higher rates reduce investment and consumption.
45.
Which component of GDP is MOST volatile?
A. Consumption
B. Investment
C. Government spending
D. Net exports
Answer: B
Rationale: Investment fluctuates significantly with economic conditions.
46.
If a country’s currency appreciates, exports will:
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Stay constant
D. Double
Answer: B
Rationale: Strong currency makes exports more expensive abroad.
47.
Which policy would MOST likely reduce a recessionary gap?
A. Contractionary fiscal policy
B. Expansionary fiscal policy
C. Higher taxes
D. Reduced spending
Answer: B
Rationale: Increased spending stimulates demand.
48.
Which BEST describes real interest rate?
A. Nominal rate
B. Nominal rate minus inflation
C. Inflation plus nominal rate
D. Government rate
Answer: B
Rationale: Real interest rate adjusts for inflation.
49.
Which factor determines long-run economic growth?
A. Consumer confidence
B. Money supply
C. Productivity
D. Interest rates
Answer: C
Rationale: Growth depends on productivity and resources.
50.
Which of the following is NOT included in GDP?
A. New goods
B. Final services
C. Intermediate goods
D. Investment
Answer: C
Rationale: Intermediate goods are excluded to avoid double counting.
51.
Which BEST explains a budget deficit?
A. Revenue exceeds spending
B. Spending exceeds revenue
C. Balanced budget
D. No taxes
Answer: B
Rationale: Deficits occur when spending is higher than revenue.
52.
Which factor shifts AD to the left?
A. Tax cuts
B. Increased exports
C. Decreased consumer confidence
D. Government spending
Answer: C
Rationale: Lower confidence reduces spending.
53.
Which scenario leads to deflation?
A. Increased demand
B. Decreased money supply
C. Rising wages
D. Higher spending
Answer: B
Rationale: Less money reduces prices.
54.
Which BEST describes the multiplier effect?
A. Decrease in spending
B. Initial spending leads to larger total impact
C. Inflation increases
D. Taxes decrease
Answer: B
Rationale: Spending circulates, amplifying economic impact.
55.
Which policy tool is least frequently used?
A. Open market operations
B. Discount rate
C. Reserve requirement
D. Fiscal policy
Answer: C
Rationale: Reserve requirement changes are rare due to large impact.
56.
Which BEST explains long-run Phillips Curve?
A. Trade-off exists
B. Vertical at natural rate
C. Downward sloping
D. Horizontal
Answer: B
Rationale: No trade-off in long run.
57.
Which increases unemployment?
A. Economic growth
B. Increased demand
C. Recession
D. Lower interest rates
Answer: C
Rationale: Economic contraction reduces jobs.
58.
Which factor shifts LRAS left?
A. Increased education
B. Natural disaster
C. Technological growth
D. Capital increase
Answer: B
Rationale: Disasters reduce productive capacity.
59.
Which BEST describes supply shock?
A. Change in demand
B. Sudden change in supply conditions
C. Tax increase
D. Monetary policy
Answer: B
Rationale: Supply shocks disrupt production and prices.
60.
Which is a goal of macroeconomic policy?
A. Maximize profit
B. Increase competition
C. Stable prices
D. Reduce firms
Answer: C
Rationale: Governments aim for stability, growth, and employment.
61.
If aggregate demand shifts right in the short run, the MOST likely result is:
A. Lower price level and output
B. Higher price level and output
C. Lower output only
D. No change
Answer: B. Higher price level and output
Rationale: Increased demand raises both output and price level in the short run.
62.
In the long run, an increase in aggregate demand results primarily in:
A. Higher output
B. Lower output
C. Higher price level only
D. No change
Answer: C. Higher price level only
Rationale: LRAS is vertical, so only prices increase.
63.
If wages increase significantly, short-run aggregate supply will:
A. Shift right
B. Shift left
C. Stay constant
D. Become vertical
Answer: B. Shift left
Rationale: Higher wages increase costs, reducing supply.
64.
Which scenario leads to an inflationary gap?
A. Output below potential
B. Output equals potential
C. Output above potential
D. No production
Answer: C
Rationale: Excess demand pushes output beyond sustainable levels.
65.
Which BEST describes stagflation?
A. High growth, low inflation
B. High inflation, low unemployment
C. High inflation, high unemployment
D. Low inflation, high growth
Answer: C
Rationale: Stagflation combines inflation with unemployment.
66.
If the central bank sells bonds, interest rates will:
A. Fall
B. Rise
C. Stay constant
D. Become zero
Answer: B
Rationale: Selling bonds reduces money supply, raising rates.
67.
Which is MOST likely during a recession?
A. High inflation
B. Low unemployment
C. Decreased consumer spending
D. Increased investment
Answer: C
Rationale: Economic downturn reduces spending.
68.
If the price level rises, the real value of money:
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Stays constant
D. Doubles
Answer: B
Rationale: Inflation erodes purchasing power.
69.
Which BEST explains the liquidity trap?
A. High interest rates
B. Monetary policy becomes ineffective
C. Inflation rises
D. GDP increases
Answer: B
Rationale: At very low rates, increasing money supply doesn’t stimulate demand.
70.
If government increases spending without raising taxes, this leads to:
A. Budget surplus
B. Budget deficit
C. Balanced budget
D. Lower debt
Answer: B
Rationale: Spending exceeds revenue.
71.
Which curve shows short-run trade-off between inflation and unemployment?
A. AD curve
B. SRAS curve
C. Phillips Curve
D. LRAS curve
Answer: C
Rationale: Shows inverse relationship in short run.
72.
If inflation expectations rise, the short-run Phillips Curve shifts:
A. Left
B. Right
C. Upward
D. Downward
Answer: B
Rationale: Higher expectations increase inflation at all unemployment levels.
73.
Which factor increases aggregate demand?
A. Higher taxes
B. Lower government spending
C. Increased exports
D. Higher interest rates
Answer: C
Rationale: Exports add to demand.
74.
Which is an example of contractionary monetary policy?
A. Buying bonds
B. Lowering interest rates
C. Selling bonds
D. Increasing spending
Answer: C
Rationale: Reduces money supply.
75.
If productivity increases, long-run aggregate supply:
A. Shifts left
B. Shifts right
C. Stays constant
D. Becomes horizontal
Answer: B
Rationale: Higher productivity increases output capacity.
76.
Which is MOST affected by interest rates?
A. Government spending
B. Investment
C. Taxes
D. Exports
Answer: B
Rationale: Investment depends heavily on borrowing costs.
77.
If imports increase, GDP will:
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Stay constant
D. Double
Answer: B
Rationale: Imports are subtracted in GDP calculation.
78.
Which scenario increases inflation?
A. Decreased demand
B. Increased money supply
C. Lower wages
D. Reduced spending
Answer: B
Rationale: More money chasing goods raises prices.
79.
Which BEST explains crowding out?
A. Lower taxes increase investment
B. Government borrowing raises rates, reducing private investment
C. Exports increase
D. Inflation decreases
Answer: B
Rationale: Government borrowing competes with private sector.
80.
Which leads to long-run economic growth?
A. Reduced capital
B. Increased education
C. Higher inflation
D. Lower productivity
Answer: B
Rationale: Human capital boosts growth.
81.
Which BEST describes real GDP?
A. Current prices
B. Inflation-adjusted output
C. Nominal value
D. Government spending
Answer: B
Rationale: Real GDP reflects true production.
82.
If aggregate supply shifts right, the result is:
A. Higher prices
B. Lower output
C. Lower prices and higher output
D. No change
Answer: C
Rationale: Increased supply reduces prices and increases output.
83.
Which factor shifts AD left?
A. Increased exports
B. Lower taxes
C. Decreased consumer confidence
D. Higher spending
Answer: C
Rationale: Less confidence reduces spending.
84.
Which BEST describes fiscal policy?
A. Central bank actions
B. Government taxation and spending
C. Interest rate changes
D. Trade regulation
Answer: B
Rationale: Fiscal policy is government-controlled.
85.
Which type of unemployment is unavoidable?
A. Cyclical
B. Frictional
C. Seasonal
D. Structural
Answer: B
Rationale: People changing jobs always creates frictional unemployment.
86.
Which factor reduces inflation?
A. Increased demand
B. Contractionary policy
C. Lower interest rates
D. Increased spending
Answer: B
Rationale: Reduces demand and money supply.
87.
Which BEST explains supply-side policy?
A. Increase demand
B. Improve production efficiency
C. Raise taxes
D. Reduce exports
Answer: B
Rationale: Focuses on increasing output capacity.
88.
Which causes demand-pull inflation?
A. Supply decrease
B. Demand increase
C. Wage decrease
D. Tax increase
Answer: B
Rationale: Excess demand drives prices up.
89.
Which is MOST likely during expansion?
A. Rising unemployment
B. Falling GDP
C. Increased investment
D. Lower demand
Answer: C
Rationale: Growth encourages investment.
90.
Which BEST describes macroeconomic equilibrium?
A. AD equals AS
B. Taxes equal spending
C. Inflation equals unemployment
D. GDP equals population
Answer: A
Rationale: Equilibrium occurs where aggregate demand equals aggregate supply.
91.
If the required reserve ratio is 10%, the money multiplier is:
A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 100
Answer: B. 10
Rationale: Money multiplier = 1 / reserve ratio = 1 / 0.10 = 10.
92.
Which of the following decreases the money multiplier?
A. Lower reserve ratio
B. Higher reserve ratio
C. Increased deposits
D. Lower interest rates
Answer: B
Rationale: Higher reserve requirements limit lending capacity.
93.
If banks hold excess reserves, the money supply will:
A. Increase rapidly
B. Decrease
C. Increase less than expected
D. Double
Answer: C
Rationale: Holding reserves limits lending, reducing multiplier effect.
94.
Which policy would MOST likely increase aggregate demand quickly?
A. Lower taxes
B. Increase education spending
C. Raise interest rates
D. Increase reserve requirements
Answer: A
Rationale: Tax cuts quickly increase disposable income and spending.
95.
Which is a limitation of GDP as a measure of well-being?
A. Includes all goods
B. Excludes illegal activities
C. Measures production
D. Includes investment
Answer: B
Rationale: GDP does not capture underground economy or quality of life.
96.
If inflation is higher than expected, borrowers benefit because:
A. They repay with less valuable money
B. Interest rates increase
C. Money supply decreases
D. GDP increases
Answer: A
Rationale: Inflation reduces real value of repayments.
97.
Which BEST describes nominal interest rate?
A. Adjusted for inflation
B. Real interest rate
C. Market interest rate without adjustment
D. Government-set rate
Answer: C
Rationale: Nominal rate does not account for inflation.
98.
Which would shift the demand for money curve to the right?
A. Lower GDP
B. Higher price level
C. Lower interest rates
D. Reduced income
Answer: B
Rationale: Higher prices increase demand for money.
99.
Which BEST explains depreciation of a currency?
A. Increase in value
B. Decrease in value relative to others
C. Fixed exchange rate
D. Stable economy
Answer: B
Rationale: Depreciation means currency loses value.
100.
If a country’s currency depreciates, imports will:
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Stay constant
D. Double
Answer: B
Rationale: Imports become more expensive.
101.
Which policy reduces a trade deficit?
A. Currency appreciation
B. Currency depreciation
C. Higher imports
D. Lower exports
Answer: B
Rationale: Depreciation boosts exports and reduces imports.
102.
Which BEST describes capital flight?
A. Investment in domestic markets
B. Movement of capital out of a country
C. Increase in exports
D. Government spending
Answer: B
Rationale: Investors move funds abroad due to instability.
103.
Which scenario increases unemployment?
A. Economic boom
B. Increased demand
C. Business closures
D. Higher investment
Answer: C
Rationale: Firms shutting down reduce jobs.
104.
Which type of inflation results from rising wages?
A. Demand-pull
B. Cost-push
C. Structural
D. Cyclical
Answer: B
Rationale: Higher wages increase production costs.
105.
Which is a function of the central bank?
A. Set taxes
B. Control money supply
C. Regulate trade
D. Set wages
Answer: B
Rationale: Central banks manage money supply and interest rates.
106.
Which BEST explains a liquidity preference?
A. Preference for goods
B. Desire to hold cash
C. Demand for investment
D. Supply of money
Answer: B
Rationale: People prefer liquidity for transactions and safety.
107.
Which curve represents money demand?
A. Vertical
B. Upward sloping
C. Downward sloping
D. Horizontal
Answer: C
Rationale: Higher rates reduce demand for money.
108.
If government spending increases and taxes remain constant, this leads to:
A. Budget surplus
B. Budget deficit
C. Balanced budget
D. Reduced debt
Answer: B
Rationale: Spending exceeds revenue.
109.
Which BEST explains the multiplier effect of government spending?
A. Spending has no impact
B. Initial spending leads to larger total increase in GDP
C. Inflation decreases
D. Taxes increase
Answer: B
Rationale: Spending circulates, increasing total output.
110.
Which factor increases labor force participation?
A. Aging population
B. Increased education opportunities
C. Higher taxes
D. Reduced wages
Answer: B
Rationale: Education increases employability.
111.
Which BEST explains real wage?
A. Nominal wage
B. Wage adjusted for inflation
C. Government wage
D. Minimum wage
Answer: B
Rationale: Real wage reflects purchasing power.
112.
Which is a characteristic of a recession?
A. Rising GDP
B. Falling unemployment
C. Declining output
D. High investment
Answer: C
Rationale: Recession reduces production and growth.
113.
Which BEST explains expansionary monetary policy?
A. Increase interest rates
B. Decrease money supply
C. Lower interest rates to stimulate economy
D. Increase taxes
Answer: C
Rationale: Encourages borrowing and spending.
114.
Which factor shifts SRAS right?
A. Higher wages
B. Increased taxes
C. Technological improvement
D. Reduced productivity
Answer: C
Rationale: Technology lowers costs.
115.
Which BEST describes inflation targeting?
A. Fixing exchange rates
B. Maintaining a specific inflation rate
C. Increasing unemployment
D. Reducing GDP
Answer: B
Rationale: Central banks aim to control inflation.
116.
Which situation causes demand for labor to decrease?
A. Increased production
B. Economic expansion
C. Automation
D. Higher demand
Answer: C
Rationale: Machines replace workers.
117.
Which BEST describes fiscal multiplier?
A. Tax increase effect
B. Spending impact on GDP
C. Interest rate change
D. Inflation control
Answer: B
Rationale: Measures total impact of spending.
118.
Which policy helps reduce unemployment?
A. Contractionary policy
B. Expansionary policy
C. Higher taxes
D. Reduced spending
Answer: B
Rationale: Stimulates economic activity.
119.
Which BEST explains opportunity cost in macroeconomics?
A. Free goods
B. Cost of next best alternative
C. Price level
D. Inflation rate
Answer: B
Rationale: Choosing one option means giving up another.
120.
Which is the ultimate goal of macroeconomic policy?
A. Profit maximization
B. Market control
C. Economic stability and growth
D. Increase taxes
Answer: C
Rationale: Governments aim for growth, stability, and employment.
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