AP MACRO Measurement of Economic Performance

Question 1

Which of the following is included in the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

Accepted Answer

Final goods and services produced domestically

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The purchase of used goods

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Intermediate goods used in production

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Financial transactions such as stock trading

Question 2

If the unemployment rate rises above the natural rate of unemployment, it typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

A recession with cyclical unemployment.

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The economy is operating at full employment.

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The presence of only frictional and structural unemployment.

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A significant increase in labor force participation.

Question 3

What does the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure?

Accepted Answer

The average change in prices paid by consumers for a market basket of goods

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The total output of goods and services in the economy

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The level of unemployment in the economy

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The growth rate of real GDP

Question 4

Which scenario would contribute to an increase in nominal GDP but not in real GDP?

Accepted Answer

Inflation raising the prices of goods and services

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A significant rise in population

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An increase in the production of goods and services

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A decrease in the unemployment rate

Question 5

Which of the following best describes structural unemployment?

Accepted Answer

Unemployment resulting from a mismatch of skills with job requirements

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Unemployment due to seasonal changes in demand for labor

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Unemployment caused by short-term transitions between jobs

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Unemployment occurring during a recession