Expectations Formed by Looking Back at Past Values of a Variable

question 46

Multiple Choice

Expectations formed by looking back at past values of a variable are

• A)historic adaptations.
• B)past-oriented adaptations.
• C)rational expectations.
• D)adaptive expectations.

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Definitions:

National Income

The total amount of money earned within a country, including wages, profits, rentals, and pension income.

Nominal GDP

The gross domestic product measured in current prices, without adjusting for inflation.

Intermediate Goods

Products used as inputs in the production of other goods or services, such as raw materials or components, which are not finished goods sold to end consumers.

Deflation

A drop in the overall pricing of goods and services, typically signaling a shrinkage in the money or credit available in the economy.