Assume That a Tire Company Sells 4 Tires to an Automobile

question 51

Multiple Choice

Assume that a tire company sells 4 tires to an automobile company for $400, another company sells a compact disc player for $500, and the automobile company puts all of these items in or on a car that it sells for $20,000. In this case, the amount from these transactions that should be counted in GDP is:

• A) $20,000.
• B) $20,000 less the automobile company's profit on the car.
• C) $20,900.
• D) $20,900 less the profits of all three companies on the items that they sold.

Comprehend the role of the Federal Reserve in controlling the money supply through operations such as the purchase and sale of government securities.

Analyze the relationship between reserve ratios, money creation, and the potential limitations of the money multiplier effect.

Interpret the impact of monetary policy tools on the banking sector and the overall economy.

Explain the concept of leverage within banks and its significance in the context of financial stability.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

A set of points, each point representing a combination of goods X and Y, all of which yield the same total utility.

Marginal Utility

The supplementary contentment or advantage received from the consumption of one more unit of a product or service.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received by a consumer from consuming a certain quantity of goods or services.

Labor Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the wage rate and the quantity of labor that workers are willing to offer at different wage rates.