Economics 4th Edition: Individual & Social Costs of Unemployment

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What happens to the value of money when there is an increase in the money supply?

  • It remains unchanged
  • It is inversely related to the price level
  • It increases
  • It decreases (correct)

What happens to the price level when there is an increase in the money supply?

  • It is directly related to money demand
  • It increases (correct)
  • It remains unchanged
  • It decreases

What does the quantity equation (Mï‚´V=Pï‚´Y) relate the quantity of money (M) to?

  • Nominal value of output (P ï‚´ Y) (correct)
  • Nominal interest rates
  • Real GDP
  • Unemployment rate

What does the velocity of money refer to?

<p>The speed at which money changes hands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the individual costs of unemployment mentioned in the text?

<p>Increased risk of slipping into poverty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does unemployment impact economic activity according to the text?

<p>Unemployment can impact on economic activity and create further unemployment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the social costs of unemployment mentioned in the text?

<p>Deteriorating health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one effect of the reverse multiplier effect mentioned in the text?

<p>Increase in demand for luxury goods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of inflation according to the text?

<p>Distorted consumer decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does inflation affect the tax burden on capital gains?

<p>It increases the tax burden (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of central bank-induced inflation according to the text?

<p>Erosion of the real value of the unit of account (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique cost of unexpected inflation highlighted in the text?

<p>Arbitrary redistribution of wealth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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