GDP
Business Cycle
Inflation
The Federal Reserve
Killeen High School
100

What does GDP stand for

What is Gross Domestic Product

100

What is a business cycle?

A pattern of ups and downs that the economy tends to follow

100

What is Inflation?

When the buying power of money decreases and prices increase

100

The central bank of the United States is know as?

The Federal Reserve System

100

What is the main school color?

Maroon

200

What does the 'domestic' part of GDP refer to?

Within a country's borders

200

During which stage of the business cycle does the GDP INCREASE quarter after quarter?

Expansion

200

How is inflation measured in the U.S.?

By the Bureau of Labor and Statistics using the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

200

Who is the head of the Federal Reserve?

The Fed Chairman or Fed Chief

200

What is the school mascot?

Kangaroo

300

What are net exports in the context of GDP?

Exports minus imports

300

If the economy is BOOMING, at the very best it can be, what part of the business cycle is this?

Peak

300

What does the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure?

The price change of a selected group of consumer goods and services (market basket) every month over time

300

Why was the Federal Reserve created?

To stabilize and strengthen the U.S. banking system

300

When is graduation?

TOMORROW!!!!

400

How does GDP per capita help in comparing different countries?

By showing and comparing the total population

400

A severe recession that continues for a long period of time

Depression

400

What is a fixed income?

An income that remains the same regardless of inflation

400

How does the Fed (Federal Reserve) promote a healthy economy?

By using monetary policy/tools

400

What are the Roo Values

Integrity, Success, Collaboration, Relationships, School Pride

500

Is the steel used in construction considered a final good?

No

500

A period when GDP is negative for two consecutive quarters

Recession

500

What historical period in the U.S. was characterized by deflation?

The Great Depression

500

Money that is in actual physical use for daily transactions is known as what in terms of the money supply?

M1

500

When was Killeen High School established?

1882

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