When Comparing the Keynesian and Monetarist Approaches, the Only Substantive

question 19

Multiple Choice

When comparing the Keynesian and monetarist approaches, the only substantive difference is that

• A)the Keynesian equation leads to a prediction of real GDP; the monetarist equation leads to a prediction of nominal GDP.
• B)Keynesians concentrate on aggregate demand and monetarists concentrate on aggregate supply.
• C)Keynesians approach aggregate demand by multiplying the money supply by velocity, while monetarists use the equilibrium conditions of the expenditure schedule.
• D)Keynesian analysis suggests that money affects consumption first while monetarist analysis suggests that money affects investment spending first.

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Definitions:

Total Cost

The overall expense incurred in the production of goods or services, combining both fixed and variable costs.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total output, indicating the average cost per unit of output.

Average Fixed Costs

The fixed expenses of a company or project divided by the number of units produced, decreasing as production increases.

Diseconomies of Scale

The phenomenon where an increase in production leads to higher average costs per unit, often due to inefficiencies associated with scale of operation.