Introduction to Macroeconomics

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In the circular flow of income model, what is the main difference between flows and stocks?

  • Stocks include imports and exports, while flows consist of changes in money supply.
  • Flows represent a change in stock variables, while stocks have no flow counterpart. (correct)
  • Flows have a definite beginning and ending point, while stocks do not.
  • Stocks involve changes in inventories, while flows involve savings and investments.

Which of the following is NOT a real flow in an economy as explained by the circular flow of income model?

  • Flows of factors of production
  • Flows of taxes and wages (correct)
  • Flows of goods and services
  • Flows of money between different sectors

What is the purpose of the circular flow of income model in macroeconomics?

  • To study short-term fluctuations in unemployment rates
  • To analyze long-run growth in the financial market
  • To determine the overall level of income and output in a nation (correct)
  • To regulate the interest rates in the country

Which market consists of financial institutions that engage in borrowing and lending money?

<p>Financial market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the circular flow of income model, what is the main assumption about households' spending behavior?

<p>Households spend all their income on goods and services produced. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'real flows' concept in the circular flow of income model?

<p>'Real flows' encompass exchanges of factors of production and goods/services. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Macroeconomics?

<p>Examining the entire economy as a whole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a static concept according to the text?

<p>Money supply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the alternative theory to explain the determination of employment and output?

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

Which school of thought includes the theories of David Ricardo and J.S. Mill?

<p>Classical School of thoughts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept has a time dimension and is measured over a period of time?

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

Which theory assigns a critical role to money in the economy?

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

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