As Discussed in the Case in Point on the Size

question 177

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the Case in Point on the size of the fiscal multiplier, a study conducted by John Taylor on the effect of fiscal policy since the year 2000 suggests that

• A) the multiplier effect of fiscal policy is much less than that for monetary policy.
• B) temporary fiscal policy financed through government borrowing implies a multiplier value between 0.8 and 1.5.
• C) fiscal policy has little effect on the economy and that the multiplier value is effectively zero.
• D) statistical models are inadequate to determine the multiplier and the multiplier value likely varies based on the state of the economy.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Study

A type of observational study that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Cohort Effects

Differences observed in a study that are due to the characteristics of the group of participants, not the effect of the experiment itself.

Developmental Age

A measure of a child's growth or maturity level, which may differ from their chronological age.

Cross-sectional

A type of study or analysis that examines data collected at a single point in time from participants who vary in age, experience, or other factors.