Suppose the Economy Is in Long-Run Equilibrium

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium.If there is an increase in government purchases at the same time there is a large increase in the price of oil,then in the short-run

• A)real GDP will rise and the price level might rise,fall,or stay the same.
• B)real GDP will fall and the price level might rise,fall,or stay the same.
• C)the price level will rise,and real GDP might rise,fall,or stay the same.
• D)the price level will fall,and real GDP might rise,fall,or stay the same.

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Definitions:

Amortization Schedule

A table detailing each periodic payment on a loan, showing the amount of principal and the amount of interest.

Effective Interest Rate

The actual rate of interest earned or paid on an investment or loan, taking compounding into account.

Bond Carrying Value

The net book value of a bond on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the bond's face value plus any unamortized premiums or minus any unamortized discounts.

Callable Bonds

Securities that the issuer has the option to repurchase prior to their due date at a predetermined price.