Macroeconomics Overview

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Unemployment Benefits = Lower opportunity cost of job search Natural Unemployment Rate = The normal level of unemployment GDP Gap = Difference between actual and potential GDP Inflation = Persistent rise in the general level of prices

Match the following groups with their descriptions:

Labour Force = Everyone who is employed and unemployed Working Age Population = Individuals aged between 15 and 64 Dependency Load = Individuals aged 0-14 and 65+ Non-Labour Force = Individuals not meeting criteria to be counted as unemployed

Match the following economic impacts with their descriptions:

High unemployment = Harms individuals and the economy Structural change = Manufacturing shrinking, services expanding Higher minimum wages = Influences the natural unemployment rate Reforms to unemployment insurance = Affect job-seeking behavior

Match the following unemployment categories with their meanings:

Voluntary Part-time = Choosing to work part-time Involuntary Part-time = Working part-time but seeking full-time work Discouraged Workers = Individuals who have given up looking for work Temporary Layoff = Workers who are temporarily not employed but expect to return Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of inflation with their effects:

Unexpected Inflation = Raises prices without increasing wages Deflation = Falls in prices while wages remain constant Hyperinflation = Inflation of 50% a month or higher Normal Inflation = General rise in level of prices Signup and view all the answers

Match each drawback of the official unemployment rate with its explanation:

Underemployment = Includes workers not fully utilizing their skills Discouraged Workers = Does not account for those who stopped searching for jobs Dishonest Responses = Based partly on the lack of truthful data from survey participants Non-Reporting = Failing to capture all unemployed individuals effectively Signup and view all the answers

Match the following formulas with their respective terms:

Okun's Law = GDP gap = actual GDP x (unemployment rate - natural rate) x 2 / 100 CPI = Measure of prices paid by urban consumers for a fixed basket Potential GDP = The GDP that could be produced at natural unemployment Actual GDP = The actual output produced by the economy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their consequences:

Inflation redistributes income = Benefits employers over employees Deflation benefits consumers = Reduces spending for employers Temporary rise in real GDP = Investments dry up over time Resources diverted from production = Economy turns into forecasting inflation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statistics-related terms to their functions:

Statistics Canada = Conducts monthly surveys on employment status Labour Force Survey = Divides the population into working and non-working categories Monthly Survey = Gathers data from 54,000 households across Canada Economic Measure = The unemployment rate is a significant indicator for the economy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following causes of natural unemployment growth with their descriptions:

Structural change = Shift from manufacturing to services Past reforms = Changes in unemployment insurance Higher minimum wages = Affects the labor market dynamics Economic fluctuations = Can increase unemployment rate transitions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic concepts with their implications:

High GDP = Does not necessarily indicate the well-being of a country Per Capita Real GDP = Used to compare living standards over time Environmental Degradation = Not reflected in GDP calculations Living Standards = May not correlate directly with GDP figures Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic terms with their implications:

Lower real GDP = Results from unexpected inflation Rising unemployment = Occurs when real GDP falls below potential Boom in production = Follows unexpected inflation Casino economy = Resources used for predicting inflation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following employment statuses with their characteristics:

Employed = Individuals currently holding jobs Unemployed = Individuals not working but actively seeking work Not in Labour Force = Individuals neither working nor looking for work Part-time Workers = Individuals working less than full-time hours Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their calculations:

Unemployment Rate Calculation = (Number Unemployed / Labour Force) x 100 Per Capita GDP Calculation = GDP divided by population Employment Rate Calculation = (Number Employed / Labour Force) x 100 GDP Calculation = Sum of all goods and services produced in a country Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic concepts with their descriptions:

Consumer Price Index (CPI) = Most common measure of inflation Opportunity cost = Cost of forgoing the next best alternative Natural rate of unemployment = Rate where no cyclical unemployment exists Investment boom = Temporary economic growth due to sudden returns Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of unemployment with their descriptions:

Frictional Unemployment = Temporarily unemployed between jobs or looking for a first job Structural Unemployment = Mismatch between people and jobs due to skills needed Cyclical Unemployment = Caused by economic recessions leading to layoffs Seasonal Unemployment = Due to the seasonal nature of some occupations Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic terms with their definitions:

Recession = A contraction of the economy lasting longer than two business quarters Depression = A prolonged recession characterized by falling GDP and very high unemployment Leakages = Any use of income that causes money to be taken out of the income-expenditure stream Injections = Any expenditure that causes money to be put into the income-expenditure stream Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of leakages with their examples:

Taxes (T) = Money collected by the government from individuals and businesses Savings (S) = Money that individuals set aside instead of spending Imports (M) = Goods and services purchased from other countries Government Spending (G) = Expenditure by the government on goods and services Signup and view all the answers

Match the unemployment types with their characteristics:

Frictional Unemployment = Natural unemployment period includes some structural Structural Unemployment = Usually lasts longer than frictional unemployment Cyclical Unemployment = Higher than normal during economic downturns Seasonal Unemployment = Occurring in certain industries based on the season Signup and view all the answers

Match the balance conditions with their descriptions:

GDP Increasing = Injections > Leakages GDP Shrinking = Injections < Leakages Equilibrium = Injections = Leakages Deflation = Falling prices in the economy Signup and view all the answers

Match the elements influencing natural unemployment with their explanations:

Age Distribution of Population = Young population leads to high frictional unemployment Scale of Structural Change = Minimum wages can create unemployment effects Real Wage Rate = Efficiency wages can lead to unemployment Economic Competition = Changes in technology require new skills for jobs Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of injections with their descriptions:

Government Spending (G) = Expenditure by public authorities Investment Spending (I) = Expenditure on capital goods Exports (E) = Goods sold to foreign markets Taxes (T) = Required payments to the government Signup and view all the answers

Match the unemployment types with their examples:

Frictional Unemployment = An individual transitioning between jobs Structural Unemployment = Workers displaced due to technological advancements Cyclical Unemployment = Layoffs during an economic recession Seasonal Unemployment = Workers in agriculture during off-season months Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic formulas with their implications:

If T + S + M > G + I + E = AD will shrink until T + S + M = G + I + E If T + S + M < G + I + E = AD will grow until T + S + M = G + I + E Injections = Leakages = The amount of money in the economy remains the same Deflation leads to = Reduced consumer spending and investment Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of full employment with their descriptions:

Full Employment = Goal of responsible fiscal policy Natural Unemployment Rate = Includes frictional and some structural unemployment Current Unemployment Rate in Canada = Associated with 6% to 7% unemployment Frictional Unemployment = Comprises part of the natural unemployment Signup and view all the answers

Match the causes of cyclical unemployment with their definitions:

Economic Recession = Laid off workers during downturns Business Cycle Peak = Lower than normal unemployment rates Fluctuations in Output = Changes in production affecting job stability Spending Patterns = Consumer behavior influencing demand for labor Signup and view all the answers

Match the factors that can bring unemployment with their impacts:

Minimum Wages = Policy that can create structural unemployment Efficiency Wage = Higher wages that can lead to unemployment due to laid-off workers Technological Changes = Require new skills for job performance International Competition = Influences job availability through industry demand Signup and view all the answers

Match the descriptions of unemployment with their impact on the economy:

Frictional Unemployment = Transitional and generally short-term Structural Unemployment = Long-term and often requires retraining Cyclical Unemployment = Temporary impacts during economic swings Seasonal Unemployment = Predictable but impacts specific sectors Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of GDP with their definitions:

C = Consumer spending on goods and services I = Investment spending by businesses G = Government spending and transfer payments (X-M) = Net exports, or the difference between exports and imports Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic concepts with their characteristics:

Change in Spending Habits = Updating spending patterns in the base year baskets Real GDP calculation = Removes the effects of inflation for year-to-year comparisons Nominal GDP = Known as Current dollar GDP Aggregate Supply = Represents total supply schedule for the economy Signup and view all the answers

Match the factors affecting changes in Aggregate Demand with their descriptions:

Increase in Income = Leads to a right shift in AD due to higher consumption Decreased Interest Rates = Encourages increased investment spending Government Spending Increase = Shifts AD to the right High Inflation = Reduces demand for exports Signup and view all the answers

Match the indexes with their descriptions:

GDP deflator = Used to measure the effect of inflation on GDP until 2001 Change price index for consumption = Index of prices of items in consumption expenditures Real GDP formula = Calculated as Nominal GDP divided by GDP deflator times 100 Aggregate Demand schedule = Determines total demand for the economy at various price levels Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms related to Aggregate Demand with their significance:

AD Curve = Represents total demand at various price levels Right Shift = Indicates an increase in AD at every price level GDP Growth = Indicates a healthy economic expansion Fiscal Policy = Involves government adjustments to spending and taxes Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with its impact on Aggregate Demand:

Consumption Increase = Leads to a right shift in AD Decreased Taxes = Increases disposable income and consumption High Interest Rates = Results in decreased investment Government Spending Cuts = Shifts AD to the left Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic terms with their types:

Nominal GDP = Current dollar GDP Real GDP = Constant dollar GDP Inflation effect = Changes the measurement of GDP Consumption expenditure = Included in change price index for consumption Signup and view all the answers

Match the variable with its effect on Aggregate Demand:

Consumer Income = Directly influences consumption levels Investment Expectations = Impact AD through business outlook Transfer Payments = Increase AD when government spending rises Export Demand = Affected by domestic inflation rates Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic entities with their roles:

Producers = Willing to supply at various price levels Consumers = Drive the aggregate demand for goods and services Statistics Canada = Updates spending patterns for accuracy Economists = Use tools to measure real economic output Signup and view all the answers

Match the GDP components with their impact on the economy:

C = Accounts for 60% of GDP I = Dependent on future profit expectations G = Essential for fiscal policy adjustments (X-M) = Reflects international trade dynamics Signup and view all the answers

Match the shifts in Aggregate Demand with the corresponding factors:

Right Shift in AD = Indicates increased GDP demands across price levels Left Shift in AD = Occurs due to decreased government spending Increase in Consumption = Drives AD upward Decreased Exports Demand = Linked with rising domestic inflation Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic terms with their corresponding descriptions:

Aggregate Demand = Total demand for all goods and services Gross Domestic Product (GDP) = Sum of all economic activities in a given period Interest Rates = Cost of borrowing money, affects investment Inflation = Rise in general price level, impacts export competitiveness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Macroeconomics

Studies the economy as a whole, encompassing consumers, workers, and firms.
Aims to understand the overall economic performance.
Key measures include output (GDP), employment (unemployment rates), and price stability (CPI).

Why Measure Economic Performance?

Helps governments evaluate the effectiveness of economic policies.
Enables comparison of a country's economy with others.
Allows analysis of the role and impact of specific industries.
Used in negotiations between unions, wage earners, and industries.

Measuring Output

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the most common indicator of economic progress.
Represents the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year.
Measured using the expenditure approach (summing expenditures) or the income approach (summing income).

Circular Flow Diagram

Illustrates the flow of goods, services, and money within an economy.
Shows the relationship between different economic players (households, firms, government, etc.)

Expenditure Approach

Calculates GDP by summing expenditures made on final goods and services.
Excludes financial transactions and second-hand purchases.
Consists of four components: consumer expenditure (C), investment expenditure (I), government expenditure (G), and net exports (X-M).

Consumer Expenditure (C)

Represents approximately 60% of GDP.
Includes spending on goods and services for final use.
Subdivided into durable goods (long-lasting), non-durable goods (short-lasting), and services.

Investment Expenditure (I)

Includes purchases of goods used to produce more goods.
Examples include capital goods (equipment, machinery), residential construction, and changes in inventory.

Government Expenditure (G)

Typically about 20% of GDP.
Includes expenditures by all levels of government on goods, services, and wages.

Net Exports (X-M)

Represents the difference between exports (X) and imports (M).
Exports are goods sold to other countries.
Imports are goods purchased from other countries.

Other Limitations of GDP

Population Size: GDP growth might not reflect actual output per person if population increases.
Non-Market Production: GDP doesn't include unpaid activities (e.g., childcare).
Underground Economy: Unreported transactions are not included in GDP.
Types of Goods: GDP may not accurately reflect well-being if a country focuses on military goods.

Unemployment

Unemployment rate represents the percentage of the labor force without work.
Unemployment rate is a key indicator in measuring economic well-being.

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This quiz explores key concepts of macroeconomics, focusing on economic performance, measuring output, and the circular flow of goods and services. It provides insights into important indicators like GDP and employment rates, and highlights the relevance of these measurements for governments and industries.