Economics and Technology: Solow Model vs Neoclassical Model Quiz

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In the Solow model, what does technology do to the ceiling of per capita income?

  • Has no effect on it
  • Keeps it constant
  • Lowers it
  • Raises it (correct)

What happens to the returns if you increase investment in the PH and the US according to the text?

  • They will converge
  • They will be unpredictable
  • They will diverge
  • They will remain the same (correct)

What does it mean to endogenize a variable, like 'k' in the text?

  • To develop it internally within the model (correct)
  • To remove it from consideration
  • To make it externally determined
  • To keep it constant

Which of the following best describes the impact of population growth on capital in the Solow model?

<p>Capital growth must match population growth rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does a positive value of G-T signify?

<p>The government is spending more than it collected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the crowding out effect impact the economy according to the text?

<p>Results in higher taxes, interest rates, and increased government spending (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What relationship is described by the macroeconomic identity G - T = (S - I) + (M - X)?

<p>Government budget deficit in relation to crowding out and trade deficit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Solow Model, what does Y = AF(K,N) represent?

<p>Correlation between capital, labor, and technology in output (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of economic growth in regions in extreme poverty?

<p>Missionary work of the government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Balanced Growth Path formula mentioned in the text?

<p>It shows that at steady state, the capital labor ratio remains constant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest regarding increasing the savings rate to stimulate economic growth?

<p>Evidence suggests that higher incomes lead to increased saving rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement 'GDP Growth or ∆𝑌/𝑌 is always growing by small n - growing at the population growth rate' signify?

<p>It signifies that GDP growth rate is always slower than population growth rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does a negative value of G-T imply?

<p>The private sector saved more than the government spent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a positive budget deficit relate to the trade deficit, according to the text?

<p>It often leads to a twin deficit scenario. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the Solow Model equation Y = AF(K,N), what does 'A' represent?

<p>Technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the crowding out effect typically lead to in terms of government policy measures?

<p>Higher taxes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a trade surplus in foreign exchange indicate for the domestic economy?

<p>Exporting more goods than importing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Solow model, what is the main function represented by the term 'y = Af(k)'?

<p>Output per capita (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does increasing investment in the PH and the US have on their convergence according to the text?

<p>Convergence will not occur as returns will remain consistent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'endogenize' mean in the context of the given text?

<p>To allow variables to be determined within the model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has a direct impact on the ceiling of per capita income as discussed in the text?

<p>Technology advancement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What relationship does the neoclassical model 'Monetarist' suggest for correcting economies when resources are fully employed?

<p>Economies self-correct when resources are fully utilized (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in changing the steady state capital-labor ratio (k/N) in the Solow model?

<p>Population growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential implication of only increasing the savings rate on an economy's growth according to the text?

<p>Limited impact due to correlations between income and savings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a minor irrigation project impact the economy, based on the text?

<p>Results in a small increase in savings, investment, and income (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does increasing investment in the PH and the US not affect returns significantly according to the text?

<p>Correlation between income and saving levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge associated with trying to stimulate economic growth through increased savings rates?

<p>The possibility of diminishing returns on capital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Solow model, what effect does an increase in the capital-labor ratio have on per capita income according to the text?

<p>Per capita income decreases due to diminishing marginal productivity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does technology play in the convergence process of economies according to the text?

<p>Technology accelerates the convergence process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in the capital labor ratio impact the rate of change in per capita income between two economies with different ratios?

<p>The economy with the lower initial ratio experiences a greater rate of change. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor ultimately causes two economies to converge in terms of per capita income according to the text?

<p>Growth in technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in capital affect per capita income growth according to the text?

<p>Improves per capita income with diminishing returns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does the 'Golden Rule of Accumulation' refer to?

<p>Equating the slope of the breakeven investment with the production function slope (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in the savings rate impact the equilibrium capital-labor ratio in the Solow model?

<p>It shifts the equilibrium to the right and up (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of population growth on per capita income in the Solow model according to the text?

<p>Leads to a permanently higher per capita income (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does 'Malthusian The slope gets flatter' impact welfare and income in the context of the text?

<p>Increases welfare and income permanently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the graph illustrating lower rates of population growth predict about long-term standard of living?

<p>Standard of living will be higher in the long run (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a simple economy without government, what relationship holds true at equilibrium?

<p>Y ≡ C + S (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation Y - T = C + S represent in the context of the text?

<p>Disposable income equals consumption plus savings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a simple economy with government, what does the equation G - T = S - I indicate at equilibrium?

<p>Government spending minus tax is equal to private savings minus investment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of investment spending being equal to net exports in the macroeconomic identity equation E ≡ C + G + I + (X-M)?

<p>It shows the relationship between domestic investment and foreign trade balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation G-T=S-I express in a simple economy with government?

<p>Government budget deficit is equal to private savings minus private investment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of S/N being greater than (m+d)*k/N in the Solow model?

<p>Surplus savings leading to a higher capital-labor ratio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Solow model, what does the scenario where S/N < (m+d)*K/N indicate?

<p>Inability to maintain machinery resulting in a lower capital-labor ratio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the capital-labor ratio when natural disasters or terrorism lead to the destruction of infrastructure and capital, according to the text?

<p>Capital-labor ratio decreases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does unconditional foreign aid impact the Solow model's steady state?

<p>Returns the economy to the steady state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Solow model, what is the implication of 'no savings' in the poorest region of a country?

<p>No investment in capital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of population control on changing the steady state in the Solow model?

<p>Necessitates other factors besides capital for change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a lack of investment affect income levels in regions with no saving, according to the text?

<p>Results in no income generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'perpetual cycle' as described in the text?

<p>'No savings, no investment' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the return to steady state occur after natural disasters or terrorism based on the text?

<p>'Return to (k/N)' or steady state' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by 'employing other factors like population control' to change the steady state in the Solow model?

<p>'Population control as a factor for change' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of Leadership Capacity in advocacy organizations?

<p>Vision, inspiration, and motivation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Effective Adaptive Capacity refer to in advocacy organizations?

<p>The ability to monitor, assess, and adapt to changing environments successfully (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial quality for leaders of advocacy organizations according to the text?

<p>Authentic personal and organizational commitment to advocacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Leadership Capacity considered important for advocacy organizations?

<p>As a resource to forge and sustain organizational culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does organizational management capacity refer to in advocacy organizations?

<p>Good management of people, communications, and resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key attribute associated with technical capacity for advocacy organizations?

<p>Legal knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In advocacy organizations, what is crucial in managing non-staff resources effectively?

<p>Maintaining stakeholder diversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a non-staff resource that advocacy organizations frequently rely on?

<p>Volunteers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does technical capacity for advocacy organizations encompass?

<p>Enhanced fundraising capability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In advocacy organizations, what is the significance of volunteer management?

<p>Ensuring volunteers are productive and satisfied (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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