Which of the Following Would Be Evidence That a Contractionary

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be evidence that a contractionary gap exists?

• A)Rapid deflation during a period in which plant capacity utilization is below average.
• B)A steady price level and a 5 percent unemployment rate.
• C)Help wanted advertising lower than usual,and the consumer price index lower than expected.
• D)Inflation has risen markedly and the Dow Jones average is at record levels.
• E)The number of new unemployment claims has skyrocketed and the price level is rising.

Comprehend the impact of tax policies on economic behavior, including tax incidence and tax shifting.

Analyze the effects of specific taxes, such as luxury taxes and payroll taxes, on market behavior and economic equilibrium.

Evaluate the burden of tax shifting and tax incidence in various economic scenarios.

Understand the concept of elasticity in labor markets and its relevance to tax incidence and employer behavior.

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