In Preparing Their Estimates of the Stimulus Package's Effect on GDP,Obama

question 161

Multiple Choice

In preparing their estimates of the stimulus package's effect on GDP,Obama administration economists estimated a government purchases multiplier of 1.57.Economist Robert Barro argues that during wartime,the government purchases multiplier would be ________ the administration's estimate,and economists Lawrence Christiano,Martin Eichenbaum,and Sergio Rebelo argued that when short-term interest rates are near zero,the multiplier would be ________ the administration's estimate.

• A)higher than;lower than
• B)lower than;higher than
• C)higher than;equal to
• D)equal to;lower than

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Definitions:

Thymus Gland

A primary lymphoid organ of the immune system, located in the upper anterior part of the chest cavity, playing a vital role in the development of T cells.

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system that help protect the body against infections and foreign invaders, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Allergic Responses

The immune system’s hypersensitive reactions to normally harmless substances, such as pollen or food.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.