If Potential Output Equals 4,000 and Short-Run Equilibrium Output Equals

question 101

Multiple Choice

If potential output equals 4,000 and short-run equilibrium output equals 3,500, there is a ________ gap and the Federal Reserve must ________ real interest rates in order to close the gap.

• A)recessionary; raise
• B)recessionary; reduce
• C)recessionary; not change
• D)expansionary; raise

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Definitions:

Dividend Growth Rate

The annualized percentage rate of growth of a company's dividend payments.

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold, determined by supply and demand in the marketplace.

Required Return

The minimum expected return by investors for providing capital to a particular investment, taking into account the risk level.

Market Value

The cost at which an asset or service can presently be transacted in the market.