Introduction to Macroeconomics

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What is included in the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

Final goods and services only (correct)

Intermediate goods and services

Old stock sales

Non-market transactions

In the GDP expenditure approach, which of the following represents the total spending made by households?

Net Exports

Personal Consumption Expenditure (correct)

Government Consumption Expenditure

Gross Private Domestic Investment

What does the 'X - M' term in the GDP formula represent?

Net Exports (correct)

Personal consumption

Gross investments

Government spending

Which of the following is NOT included in the Gross Private Domestic Investment (I)?

Purchases of existing real estate Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'government consumption expenditure' refer to in the context of GDP?

Value of goods and services purchased by the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of macroeconomics?

Studying the economy as a whole Signup and view all the answers

Which macroeconomic objective aims to maintain a consistent level of prices over time?

Price Stability Signup and view all the answers

Which variable measures the total value of goods and services produced in an economy?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of achieving full employment in macroeconomics?

Minimizing unemployment while avoiding inflation Signup and view all the answers

What does the unemployment rate measure?

The percentage of the labor force seeking work without finding it Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a balanced budget in macroeconomic terms?

Total government revenue equals expenditures Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the percentage change in the average price levels of goods and services?

Inflation Rate Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of ensuring just distribution of income in an economy?

Promoting social equity and cohesion Signup and view all the answers

Which sector includes private individuals consuming products from the market?

Consumers Sector Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the public sector in macroeconomics?

To serve as the biggest single economic entity in the country Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of macroeconomic theories?

They include detailed taxation effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the government’s role in the economy?

To achieve stability, growth, and equity Signup and view all the answers

Which program aims to enhance infrastructure in the Philippines?

Build, Build, Build Program Signup and view all the answers

Which sector includes the world outside the country regarding goods and services exchange?

Foreign Sector Signup and view all the answers

What does the government provide to ensure economic security?

Policies stimulating economic growth and security Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Business Sector in macroeconomics?

It consists of profit-seeking organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the TRAIN Law?

To simplify the tax system and improve revenue generation Signup and view all the answers

Which goods have increased taxes under the TRAIN Law to discourage consumption?

Sugary drinks Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for which households can benefit from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program?

Seven years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for households to be eligible for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program?

Households must own a business Signup and view all the answers

How is the national product defined?

The cash value of goods and services produced over a specific time Signup and view all the answers

Which economic measurement system helps assess a nation's productive capacity?

National income and product accounting Signup and view all the answers

Which of these projects is part of infrastructure development in the Philippines?

New Clark City Phase 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the tax exemption threshold for workers earning under the TRAIN Law?

PHP 250,000 per year Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'net exports' refer to in the context of the economy?

Total exports minus total imports Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the GDP income approach refers to payments made to workers?

Compensation of Employees Signup and view all the answers

How is 'depreciation' defined in the context of GDP?

An allowance for the worn out portion of capital in production Signup and view all the answers

What limitation of GDP is highlighted by the omission of nonmarket transactions?

It ignores economic well-being from unpaid activities. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does GDP overlook according to its limitations?

The monetary value of leisure time Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes nominal GDP from real GDP?

Nominal GDP is measured using current prices; real GDP uses constant prices. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is categorized as an example of economic bads?

Air pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is included under the 'Profit' component of the GDP income approach?

Profits from self-employed individuals and partnerships Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Defining Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics is a branch of economics.
It examines the entire economy, not individual parts.
It focuses on broad issues, such as production growth, unemployment rates, inflation, government deficits, and trade (exports and imports).

Macroeconomic Questions

What factors determine a nation's standard of living?
What are the causes of inflation?
What stimulates economic expansion?
How do economic policies impact a nation's economy?

Macroeconomic Objectives

Good Economic Growth: A sustained rise in the production of goods and services, boosting living standards without environmental damage or instability.
Price Stability: Maintaining consistent prices over time, preventing significant inflation or deflation, to ensure economic predictability and safeguard purchasing power.

Macroeconomic Objectives (Continued)

Full Employment: Providing jobs for all those willing and able to work at current wage levels, while minimizing unemployment and avoiding inflation.
Just Distribution of Income: Ensuring a fair distribution of income across society, reducing income inequality to strengthen social connections and economic equity.
Balanced Budget: Maintaining government spending at a level equivalent to government revenue, preventing excessive debt, and ensuring investment in public goods and services.

Macroeconomic Variables

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth: The percentage change in the total value of all domestically produced goods and services over a specified time frame.
Money Supply: The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a certain time, encompassing cash and deposits.
Government Debt: The total amount owed by the government to creditors, accumulated from budget deficits.
Unemployment Rate: The percentage of the labor force actively searching for work but unable to secure employment.
Inflation Rate: The percentage change in the average price level of goods and services over a period.

Macroeconomics Sectors

Consumers Sector: Private individuals who engage in consumption within a household.
Business Sector: Profit-seeking organizations that invest capital to create profit-generating opportunities, including entrepreneurs and capitalists.
Public Sector: The national government, the most significant economic entity within a country.
Foreign Sector: The rest of the world, encompassing trade (goods and services) and investments between countries.

Limitations of Macroeconomics

Macroeconomic theories may not entirely encompass the complexities of human behavior or account for details like regulation and taxation.
The real world can be intricate, encompassing social preferences and ethical factors that defy mathematical analysis.

Government Role in the Economy

Managing the economy: includes regulating the market, sustaining economic steadiness, and creating job opportunities. Facilitates international commerce.
Economic security: Establishing policies stimulating economic expansion and offering security to individuals and businesses.
Setting sustainable economic plans: outlining long-term goals to encourage sustained economic growth and innovation.
Protecting the environment: managing natural resources effectively.

Macroeconomic Policies of the Philippines

Build, Build, Build Program: A P8 trillion infrastructure plan initiated by the Duterte administration, intended to modernize the Philippines' infrastructure.
TRAIN Law: Aims for a simpler, fairer tax system with higher revenue generation, including lower taxes for low-income earners and increased taxes for certain products, such as sugary drinks and fuel.
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps): Provides conditional cash transfers to low-income households to strengthen factors like health, nutrition, and education, lasting 7 years.

The Build, Build, Build Program Details

MRT-3 Rehabilitation Project
The New Clark City Phase 1
The Clark International Airport Expansion
MRT 7
Metro Manila Skyway
Southeast Metro Manila Expressway
C5 Southlink Expressway

Economic Performance of a Nation

Measuring a nation's economic performance can be achieved through its productive capacity, or the amount of goods and services it produces within a defined timeframe.
Economists use systems like national income and product accounting for precise measurements.

National Product Definition

National product represents the monetary value of a country's goods and services produced within a specific period.
All products are evaluated in market terms.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

GDP represents the aggregate money value of all final goods and services produced within a specific economy in a single year.
It is primarily measured in monetary terms relating to the marketplace.
This computation considers only new domestic productions.
Only final goods and services are included in the calculation.

Approaches to Measuring GDP

Expenditure Approach: Calculates GDP by summing all spending on final goods and services during a year.
Income Approach: GDP is the sum of all incomes earned during a year by those producing goods and services.

Expenditure Approach Formula

GDP = C + I + G + (X-M)
C = Personal Consumption Expenditure
I = Gross Private Domestic Investment
G = Government Expenditure and Gross Investment
X – M = Net Exports

Components of the Expenditure Approach

Personal Consumption Expenditure (C): Total spending by households on durable goods, nondurable goods, and services.
Gross Private Domestic Investment (I): Total spending by businesses on assets expected to yield future profits.
Government Expenditure and Gross Investment (G): Government spending on goods and services.
Net Exports (X – M): Exports minus imports.

Income Approach Formula

GDP = W + R + P + i + IBT + D
W = Compensation of Employees
R = Rental Income of Persons
P = Profits
i = Net Interest
IBT = Indirect Business Taxes
D = Depreciation

Components of the Income Approach

Compensation of Employees: Wages, salaries, and supplemental earnings.
Rental Income of Persons: Rent and royalties received by property owners.
Profits: Earnings of self-employed individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
Net Interest: Interest income minus interest expense.
Indirect Business Taxes: Taxes levied on goods and services.
Depreciation: Account for worn-out capital during production.

Limitations of GDP

Nonmarket Transactions: Unpaid activities like household production, child care, or repairs are excluded.
Distribution, Kind, and Quality of Products: Doesn't consider whether a small portion of the population consumes most of the GDP.
Neglect of Leisure Time: Doesn't account for the value of leisure time in calculating well-being.
Underground Economy: Illegal activities, like gambling or drug trafficking, are omitted.
Economic Bads: Economic downsides, including environmental pollution, are not directly factored in.

Nominal vs. Real GDP

Nominal GDP: Measures GDP using current market prices.
Real GDP: Measures GDP using constant prices or prices from a specific base year (adjusting for inflation).

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