Contractionary Fiscal Policy to Prevent Real GDP from Rising Above

question 302

Multiple Choice

Contractionary fiscal policy to prevent real GDP from rising above potential real GDP would cause the inflation rate to be ________ and real GDP to be ________.

• A)higher; higher
• B)higher; lower
• C)lower; higher
• D)lower; lower

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Definitions:

Real Hourly Wages

The hourly wage of workers adjusted for inflation, representing the purchasing power of the income.

Real Wages

Wages adjusted for inflation, giving a true measure of the purchasing power of earned income over time.

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid to an employee for every hour worked.

Fringe Benefits

Nonwage compensation, mainly medical insurance, that workers receive from employers.