Consider the Basic AD/AS Model, and Suppose There Is a Negative

question 42

Multiple Choice

Consider the basic AD/AS model, and suppose there is a negative output gap. If an expansionary fiscal policy is pursued and the AS curve shifts leftward unexpectedly, the fiscal policy may be , and real GDP may _ _ potential GDP.

• A)appropriate; equal
• B)too strong; rise above
• C)too weak; stay below
• D)too weak; rise above
• E)too strong; stay below

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Definitions:

Passive Activity

Economic activities in which the taxpayer does not materially participate, often associated with rental properties or certain business investments.

Ordinary Loss

A loss incurred in the normal operation of a business, which can be used to reduce other taxable income on an owner's tax return.

Itemized Deductions

Expenses that taxpayers can subtract from their taxable income, detailed on Schedule A of the tax return.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income, a measure of income calculated from your gross income and used to determine how much of your income is taxable.