Advanced Macroeconomic Concepts And Policy Analysis Practice Tests

Question 1

Suppose the nominal interest rate on a one-year bond is 6%, and the expected inflation rate over the next year is believed to be 3%. However, investors also require a liquidity premium of 1% to hold this bond. What is the approximate real interest rate, accounting for the liquidity premium?

Accepted Answer

2%

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3%

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4%

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5%

Question 2

Assume the currency ratio (c) is 0.4, the desired reserve ratio (r_d) is 0.1, and the excess reserve ratio (e) is 0.05. If the central bank increases the monetary base by €100 million, what is the maximum possible increase in the money supply, assuming banks fully lend out their available funds?

Accepted Answer

€280 million

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€150 million

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€200 million

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€250 million

Question 3

According to the quantity theory of money, if the money supply grows at 7% and real output grows at 3%, inflation will always be exactly 4%, regardless of changes in velocity.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 4

Which of the following actions by the Bank of Canada would typically lead to an increase in the overnight interest rate?

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Special Purchase and Resale Agreements (SPRAs)

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Sale and Repurchase Agreements (SRAs)

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A decrease in the Deposit Rate

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An increase in the Bank Rate

Question 5

The yield curve is currently inverted. According to the expectations theory, what does this imply about future short-term interest rates?

Accepted Answer

Future short-term interest rates are expected to decrease.

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Future short-term interest rates are expected to increase.

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Future short-term interest rates are expected to remain constant.

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The expectations theory cannot explain an inverted yield curve.

Question 6

Suppose the monetary base is €500 billion. The currency in circulation is €200 billion, and commercial banks hold €50 billion in excess reserves. If the required reserve ratio is 10%, what is the total amount of reserves held by commercial banks?

Accepted Answer

€300 billion

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€50 billion

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€250 billion

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€450 billion

Question 7

If the Bank of Canada lowers the Deposit Rate, this action will always lead to an immediate and equivalent decrease in the overnight interest rate.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

Which of the following scenarios would likely lead to a decrease in the money multiplier?

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An increase in the desired reserve ratio (r_d)

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A decrease in the desired reserve ratio (r_d)

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An increase in the excess reserve ratio (e)

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A decrease in the currency ratio (c)

Question 9

Suppose the central bank credibly announces a future reduction in the inflation target. According to the rational expectations hypothesis, what is the MOST LIKELY immediate impact on the SRAS curve?

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A. The SRAS curve shifts downward immediately.

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B. The SRAS curve shifts upward immediately.

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C. The SRAS curve remains unchanged in the short run.

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D. The SRAS curve shifts downward only after the policy is implemented.

Question 10

Which of the following factors would MOST LIKELY increase the slope of the IS curve (making it steeper)?

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A. A lower interest rate sensitivity of investment.

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B. A higher marginal propensity to consume.

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C. A lower marginal propensity to consume.

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D. A higher interest rate sensitivity of investment.

Question 11

In the IS-AD-AS model, a temporary supply shock will always lead to a permanent change in the natural rate of output.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 12

Assume the economy is initially at its natural level of output. The government implements a surprise, permanent increase in government spending. What is the MOST LIKELY long-run effect on the real interest rate?

Accepted Answer

C. The real interest rate will increase.

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A. The real interest rate will decrease.

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B. The real interest rate will remain unchanged.

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D. The effect on the real interest rate is indeterminate.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the SRAS curve are generally true?

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A. The SRAS curve is upward sloping.

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B. The position of the SRAS curve depends on expected inflation.

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C. The SRAS curve is affected by supply shocks.

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D. The SRAS curve is vertical.

Question 14

If the central bank perfectly manages inflation expectations, the SRAS curve will be vertical in the short run.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 15

Suppose the economy is in a liquidity trap. The central bank attempts to stimulate the economy through quantitative easing (QE). What is the MOST LIKELY effect on aggregate demand, assuming the expectations channel is weak?

Accepted Answer

C. Aggregate demand increases slightly, but the effect is limited.

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A. Aggregate demand increases significantly.

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B. Aggregate demand decreases.

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D. Aggregate demand remains unchanged.

Question 16

Which of the following are potential consequences of a central bank consistently undershooting its inflation target?

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A. Lower inflation expectations.

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B. Increased real interest rates.

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C. Reduced investment.

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D. Higher economic growth.

Question 17

In the AD-AS model, a credible commitment to price-level targeting is more likely to stabilize output than inflation targeting in the face of supply shocks.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 18

Consider an economy where the central bank has a dual mandate of price stability and full employment. A negative supply shock occurs, increasing inflation and decreasing output. What is the MOST LIKELY policy response of the central bank?

Accepted Answer

B. A policy response that balances the need to control inflation with the desire to support output.

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A. A strong tightening of monetary policy to quickly reduce inflation.

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C. A strong easing of monetary policy to stimulate output.

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D. No change in monetary policy.

Question 19

Consider an economy experiencing deflation and operating at the zero lower bound (ZLB). Which of the following unconventional monetary policies, implemented in isolation, are MOST likely to be effective in stimulating aggregate demand and raising inflation expectations, assuming rational expectations and imperfect credibility of the central bank's commitment?

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A large-scale, open-ended quantitative easing (QE) program focused on purchasing a broad range of long-term assets, coupled with explicit forward guidance committing to maintain low interest rates until inflation reaches a specific target level.

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A small, one-time purchase of short-term government bonds.

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Implementation of negative interest rates on commercial banks' reserves held at the central bank, combined with measures to mitigate the impact on bank profitability and lending.

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A vague statement by the central bank indicating a desire to achieve higher inflation in the long run.

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Reducing the reserve requirement for commercial banks without any other accompanying measures.

Question 20

A central bank aims to stimulate the economy using the exchange rate channel. It lowers its policy interest rate. However, due to a simultaneous increase in global risk aversion, capital flight occurs, partially offsetting the intended currency depreciation. Which of the following scenarios would MOST likely amplify the effectiveness of the exchange rate channel in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The central bank credibly commits to maintaining low interest rates for an extended period, signaling a long-term shift in monetary policy, while the government implements fiscal policies to improve the country's long-term competitiveness.

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The central bank immediately reverses the interest rate cut to stabilize the currency.

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The central bank implements capital controls to prevent further capital outflows.

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The central bank focuses solely on managing inflation expectations without addressing the underlying competitiveness issues.

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