The New Classical Model Has as Its Central Idea That

question 266

Multiple Choice

The new classical model has as its central idea that

• A)wage and price stickiness explains fluctuations in real GDP.
• B)workers and firms have rational expectations.
• C)the Federal Reserve should adopt a monetary growth rule.
• D)shifts in aggregate demand have no impact on real GDP.

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Definitions:

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by governments on the sale of goods and services, calculated as a percentage of the sales price.

Proportional Rate Structure

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount of income, as opposed to progressive or regressive tax structures.

Progressive Rate Structure

This is a tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable base amount increases, typically applied to incomes to ensure higher earners pay a greater percentage of their income.

Regressive Rate Structure

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher burden on lower earners relative to higher earners.