Labor Force Participation & Unemployment Types

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Which financial institution is primarily responsible for setting the nation's monetary policy?

Mortgage Companies

Insurance Companies

Commercial Banks

Federal Reserve (correct)

What is the largest asset listed on the banking system balance sheet?

Cash assets

Other assets

Government securities (correct)

Loans

In the organizational structure of the Federal Reserve, who sits at the top?

Federal Reserve Banks

Commercial Banks

President of the NY Fed

Members of the Board of Governors (correct)

What is the largest liability of the banking system as per the balance sheet?

Deposits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Federal Reserve's status?

Quasi-public/quasi-private organization Signup and view all the answers

How many member commercial banks are there at the base of the Federal Reserve's organizational structure?

3,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which group within the Federal Reserve includes the President of the NY Fed?

Federal Open Market Committee Signup and view all the answers

What type of asset comprises largely reserves held at the Federal Reserve?

Cash assets Signup and view all the answers

What defines the labor force participation rate?

The percentage of the population aged 16 and older that is either employed or actively seeking work Signup and view all the answers

Which type of unemployment is characterized by workers whose skills do not match available job vacancies?

Structural unemployment Signup and view all the answers

Natural unemployment is the sum of which types of unemployment?

Structural and frictional unemployment Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the economy is at the natural rate of unemployment?

Full employment of labor is achieved Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would most likely lead to an increase in the supply of labor?

The labor force grows Signup and view all the answers

How does a cut in income tax rates affect employment and wages?

Employment increases and pre-tax wages fall Signup and view all the answers

In the context of labor demand, what causes an increase?

An increase in production (GDP) and price level Signup and view all the answers

What generally results when the price level, P, increases in the short run?

Employment increases immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of mortgage backed securities on the Federal Reserve Balance Sheet as of June 2024?

$2,354 billion Signup and view all the answers

What financial instrument involves the Fed selling securities to financial institutions with an agreement to buy them back?

Reverse repurchase agreement Signup and view all the answers

What component of the Federal Reserve's assets includes 'deposits at the Fed' and 'currency in the bank's vault'?

Liquid reserves Signup and view all the answers

As of July 2019, what was the total value of the Federal Reserve's assets?

$3,895 billion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the total liabilities and net worth of the Federal Reserve in June 2024?

$7,310 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main market where banks borrow and lend reserves, typically for overnight periods?

Federal funds market Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is primarily responsible for setting the discount rate?

Federal Reserve Signup and view all the answers

What was the sum of loans to 'failed' banks as indicated in the Federal Reserve Balance Sheet for June 2024?

$117 billion Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the quantity demanded when the price of a good rises?

It decreases. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a normal good?

Demand increases as income increases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Real GDP for 2024 using 2023 base year prices?

$1,020 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors shifts the demand curve?

Consumer income levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculated growth rate of Real GDP from 2023 to 2024?

2% Signup and view all the answers

Which formula represents the GDP price deflator?

(Nominal GDP) / (Real GDP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a price increase for a substitute good?

It increases the demand for the good. Signup and view all the answers

How does preferring a product more influence demand?

It increases the current demand for the good. Signup and view all the answers

What defines an unemployed worker according to the content provided?

Someone who is currently available for work and has actively looked for work in the past four weeks Signup and view all the answers

Using 2024 prices, what is the nominal GDP for 2024?

$1,440 Signup and view all the answers

What typically occurs when there is an increase in the number of demanders?

Demand for the good increases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of lower expected future prices on current demand?

It decreases current demand for the good. Signup and view all the answers

How is the price level typically expressed based on the GDP price deflator?

As an index number multiplied by 100 Signup and view all the answers

How is the labor force defined?

Employed and unemployed workers combined Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes opportunity cost?

The trade-off when one alternative is chosen over another. Signup and view all the answers

If Real GDP for 2023 is $1,000, what would be the Real GDP for 2023 if it grows by 1%?

$1,010 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Labor Force Participation Rate

Measures the percentage of individuals aged 16 and older who are employed or actively seeking work.

Types of Unemployment

Structural Unemployment: Arises when workers’ skills do not match available job vacancies.
Frictional Unemployment: Involves short-term unemployment as workers transition between jobs.
Cyclical Unemployment: Linked to the economic cycle, fluctuating with economic downturns.

Natural Unemployment

Defined as the sum of structural and frictional unemployment.
Achieved when the economy operates at its natural rate of unemployment, indicating full employment of labor.

Potential GDP

Refers to the real GDP level when the economy is fully employing all available resources.

Labor Market Dynamics

Labor Demand: Increases with rising production and advancements in technology.
Labor Supply: Increases with labor force growth and decreases in income taxes.

Impacts of Income Tax Cuts

Reducing income tax rates leads to higher employment and a decrease in pre-tax wages, although post-tax wages rise.

Price Level Effects

In the short run, an increase in price levels can raise employment; long run effects may vary based on labor supply adjustments.

Real GDP Calculations

Calculation involves valuing current quantities using base year prices to assess growth rates.
For 2023, the GDP is 1,000,andfor2024,itis1,000, and for 2024, it is 1,000,andfor2024,itis1,020.
Real GDP growth rate calculated as 2%.

GDP Price Deflator

Nominal to Real GDP conversion formula: (Nominal GDP) / (GDP Price Deflator) = Real GDP.
For 2024, nominal GDP is $1,440, resulting in a GDP price deflator of 1.42 (made into an index: 142).

Employment Definitions

Employed Worker: Someone who performed paid work or worked 15+ hours in a family business during the survey week.
Unemployed Worker: Individuals without jobs who actively sought work in the past four weeks.

Unemployment Rate Calculation

Unemployment rate derived from the number of unemployed individuals actively looking for work.

Comparative Advantage and Trade

A country demonstrates comparative advantage in producing goods at a lower opportunity cost, leading to exports of those goods.

Demand and Supply Dynamics

Law of Demand: An increase in price leads to decreased quantity demanded, and vice versa.

Demand Curve Shifts

Demand can shift due to changes in:
- Prices of related goods (substitutes and complements)
- Number of demanders
- Consumer preferences
- Expected future prices

Banking System Overview

Comprises commercial banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and various other financial institutions.
Federal Reserve functions like a quasi-public organization with a hierarchical structure.

Federal Reserve Structure

Composed of member banks, Federal Reserve Banks, and a Board of Governors.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) sets monetary policy and consists of Board members and regional bank presidents.

Federal Reserve Balance Sheet

Key assets include government securities and loans, while deposits make up the largest liability.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

The Fed sells securities to non-bank institutions with an agreement to repurchase the next day at a higher price, determining the effective interest rate.

Federal Funds Market

Focuses on short-term lending and borrowing of reserves among banks, facilitating liquidity management.

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This quiz explores the concepts of labor force participation rates and various types of unemployment. You'll learn about structural, frictional, and cyclical unemployment, along with the definition of natural unemployment. Test your knowledge on these crucial economic indicators.