Econ Chapter 9 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Classical economists believed that government should manage the economy.

False

When the economy is in an inflationary gap, the labor market is experiencing a _____________.

shortage

In a self-regulating economy, wage rates will then _ and the curve will shift __________.

rise; SRAS; leftward

What do classical economists argue about saving and investment?

Saving is matched by an equal amount of investment because of interest rate flexibility. Signup and view all the answers

According to classical economists, the economy always operates close to or on its institutional PPF.

True Signup and view all the answers

If the economy is in short-run equilibrium at point A, the (actual) unemployment rate is greater than the natural unemployment rate.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the current unemployment rate if the structural unemployment rate is 3.1 percent, the frictional unemployment rate is 2.1 percent, and the current unemployment rate is 6.0 percent?

6.0 percent Signup and view all the answers

What does classical economics refer to?

An era in the history of economic thought that stretched from about 1750 to the early 1900s. Signup and view all the answers

Which point is representative of the economy experiencing labor market surpluses according to Exhibit 9-7?

Point A Signup and view all the answers

What follows if the economy is self-regulating?

a, b and c Signup and view all the answers

When there is an inflationary gap, (actual) Real GDP is __________ Natural Real GDP.

greater than Signup and view all the answers

The (actual) unemployment rate is __________ the natural rate of unemployment.

less than Signup and view all the answers

If the economy is self-regulating and the (actual) unemployment rate is less than the natural unemployment rate, what does it mean?

The economy is producing a level of output above its natural level and will eventually cut back on output. Signup and view all the answers

What does it indicate if the natural unemployment rate is 5.5 percent?

The economy is at full employment when the actual unemployment rate is 5.5 percent. Signup and view all the answers

When the economy is in a recessionary gap, the labor market is experiencing a _____________.

surplus Signup and view all the answers

In a self-regulating economy, wage rates will then _ and the curve will shift __________.

fall; SRAS; rightward Signup and view all the answers

If the economy is self-regulating and is currently at point 1, what follows?

The SRAS curve will shift to the right and pass through point 3. Signup and view all the answers

The classical economists felt that wages and prices were flexible in both the upward and downward directions.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the amount of funds firms invest and the interest rate according to classical economists?

Inverse Signup and view all the answers

When the economy is at its full employment Real GDP, what is the unemployment rate equal to?

The natural unemployment rate. Signup and view all the answers

What shape does the long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) curve take?

Vertical Signup and view all the answers

What do the unemployment rates indicate if the structural unemployment rate is 2.3 percent, the frictional unemployment rate is 2.4 percent, and the current unemployment rate is 4.1 percent?

The economy is in an inflationary gap producing more than Natural Real GDP. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an economy's institutional production possibilities frontier (institutional PPF) shifts rightward?

The economy's natural unemployment rate falls. Signup and view all the answers

According to classical economists, what is the relationship between the amount of funds households plan to save and the interest rate?

Direct Signup and view all the answers

If the economy is producing Natural Real GDP, then what can be concluded?

both c and d Signup and view all the answers

According to Say's law, what can be said about goods production?

There can be neither a general overproduction nor a general underproduction of goods. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classical Economics

Classical economists believed that government intervention in the economy is unnecessary for effective management.
The classical view emphasizes that the economy operates close to or on its production possibilities frontier (PPF).
Classical economics spanned from approximately 1750 to the early 1900s.

Labor Market Dynamics

An inflationary gap leads to a shortage in the labor market, causing wage rates to rise and the short-run aggregate supply (SRAS) curve to shift leftward.
Conversely, in a recessionary gap, there is a surplus in the labor market; wage rates fall, shifting the SRAS curve rightward.

Unemployment Rates

Structural unemployment is typically stable, while frictional unemployment accounts for normal labor market turnover.
An actual unemployment rate of 6.0% (with structural at 3.1% and frictional at 2.1%) indicates a recessionary gap, producing below natural Real GDP.
Full employment occurs when the actual unemployment rate matches the natural unemployment rate (e.g., 5.5%).

Economic Relationships and Flexibility

Interest rates exhibit flexibility, adjusting to ensure saving equals investment.
Classical economists argue that the relationship between investment funds and interest rates is inverse—higher interest rates typically lead to lower investment.
Similarly, the relationship between household savings and interest rates is direct—higher rates encourage more savings.

Short-Run vs. Long-Run Equilibria

In short-run equilibrium at point A, actual unemployment exceeds the natural rate, indicating inefficiencies.
If the economy stabilizes at full employment Real GDP, actual unemployment equals the natural rate.

Aggregate Supply and Production Possibilities

The long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) curve is vertical, indicating that output is determined by factors such as technology and resources rather than price levels.
If the institutional PPF shifts rightward, the economy's natural unemployment rate decreases, indicating increased production capacity.

Say's Law

According to Say's law, general overproduction or underproduction of goods is impossible, as supply creates its own demand.

Graphical Analysis

Economic points on graph representations illustrate the conditions of the economy, such as point A representing labor market surpluses in certain contexts.
Observations from diagrams (e.g., Exhibit 9-5 and Exhibit 9-6) depict transitions between different scenarios in labor and goods markets.

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Econ Chapter 9 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Classical economists believed that government should manage the economy.

When the economy is in an inflationary gap, the labor market is experiencing a _____________.

In a self-regulating economy, wage rates will then ___________ and the ______________ curve will shift __________________.

What do classical economists argue about saving and investment?

According to classical economists, the economy always operates close to or on its institutional PPF.

If the economy is in short-run equilibrium at point A, the (actual) unemployment rate is greater than the natural unemployment rate.

What is the current unemployment rate if the structural unemployment rate is 3.1 percent, the frictional unemployment rate is 2.1 percent, and the current unemployment rate is 6.0 percent?

What does classical economics refer to?

Which point is representative of the economy experiencing labor market surpluses according to Exhibit 9-7?

What follows if the economy is self-regulating?

When there is an inflationary gap, (actual) Real GDP is __________ Natural Real GDP.

The (actual) unemployment rate is __________ the natural rate of unemployment.

If the economy is self-regulating and the (actual) unemployment rate is less than the natural unemployment rate, what does it mean?

What does it indicate if the natural unemployment rate is 5.5 percent?

When the economy is in a recessionary gap, the labor market is experiencing a _____________.

In a self-regulating economy, wage rates will then ___________ and the ______________ curve will shift __________________.

If the economy is self-regulating and is currently at point 1, what follows?

The classical economists felt that wages and prices were flexible in both the upward and downward directions.

What is the relationship between the amount of funds firms invest and the interest rate according to classical economists?

When the economy is at its full employment Real GDP, what is the unemployment rate equal to?

What shape does the long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) curve take?

What do the unemployment rates indicate if the structural unemployment rate is 2.3 percent, the frictional unemployment rate is 2.4 percent, and the current unemployment rate is 4.1 percent?

What happens if an economy's institutional production possibilities frontier (institutional PPF) shifts rightward?

According to classical economists, what is the relationship between the amount of funds households plan to save and the interest rate?

If the economy is producing Natural Real GDP, then what can be concluded?

According to Say's law, what can be said about goods production?

Study Notes

Classical Economics

Labor Market Dynamics

Unemployment Rates

Economic Relationships and Flexibility

Short-Run vs. Long-Run Equilibria

Aggregate Supply and Production Possibilities

Say's Law

Graphical Analysis

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