The Foreclosure Crisis Has Been Particularly Devastating in Housing Markets

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Multiple Choice

The foreclosure crisis has been particularly devastating in housing markets in much of the south and west United States, but even when analysis is restricted to relatively strong housing markets the numbers are staggering. For example, in 2017 an average of three residential properties were auctioned off each weekday in the city of Boston, up from an average of one per week in 2011. What is the probability that no more than two foreclosure auctions occurred on a randomly selected weekday of 2017 in Boston?

• A) 0.1991
• B) 0.2240
• C) 0.4232
• D) 0.5768

Understand the effects of monetary policy on aggregate demand and real GDP.

Identify the role of money demand and how it shifts in different economic situations.

Analyze the impact of changes in money supply on planned investment and nominal GDP.

Grasp the significance of certain inflation targets set by the Federal Reserve.

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Definitions:

Seasonal Output

Variation in the production or supply of certain products or services that is caused by changes in the season.

Short-Term Demand Forecasts

Predictions about future customer demand over a short period, usually up to one year, critical for successful inventory and production planning.

JIT

Just-In-Time, a production strategy that aims to reduce times within the production system as well as response times from suppliers and to customers.

Upstream

In the context of supply chain, refers to the activities or processes involved in obtaining raw materials or components required for manufacturing.