WJEC AS Level Economics: Macroeconomic Theory
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What is the impact of spare capacity on the elasticity of SRAS?

  • It makes SRAS elastic (correct)
  • It makes SRAS more inelastic
  • It makes SRAS inelastic
  • It has no impact on SRAS
  • What happens to the size of the multiplier in an economy with spare capacity?

  • It remains the same
  • It becomes zero
  • It increases (correct)
  • It decreases
  • What is the likely outcome if SRAS is inelastic?

  • Higher multiplier effect
  • Multiplier effect becomes zero
  • No impact on multiplier effect
  • Lower multiplier effect (correct)
  • What happens to interest rates when prices increase?

    <p>They increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'reverse' multiplier?

    <p>A withdrawal of income from the circular flow of income leading to a larger decrease in income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely impact of higher interest rates on the economy?

    <p>Discourages spending and borrowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to national income if SRAS is elastic?

    <p>It increases rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely outcome if there is a decrease in AD?

    <p>National income decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does an increase in AD lead to a larger increase in national income in an economy with spare capacity?

    <p>Because SRAS is elastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely impact of a 'reverse' multiplier on the economy?

    <p>It leads to a decrease in economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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