Unit Topics
True or False
Formulas
Definitions
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100

What is the topic for Unit 6?

International Trade and Finance.

100

If you demand one currency you must supply your currency?

True.

100

How can GDP be calculated?

GDP (Y) = C + I + G + (X-M)

100

What does Macroeconomics focus on? 

The economy as a whole and aggregate data (GDP, unemployment, inflation) and how it can be manipulated. 

100

What is technological unemployment?

Type of structural unemployment where automation and machinery replace workers. 

200

What is the topic for Unit 5? 

Long run consequences of stabilization policies.

200

In the FOREX market we only look at 1 country or currency at a time.

False. The correct answer is 2.

200

How can aggregate demand be calculated?

AD= C + I + G + (X-M)

200

What does Microeconomics focus on?

The choices of individuals, households, and firms.

200

What is frictional unemployment? 

Temporary unemployment or between jobs.

300

What is the topic for Unit 4? 

Financial Sector.

300

Trade deficit is exporting more than is imported.

False.

300

How can aggregate supply be calculated?

AS= R + A + P

300

What is Absolute Advantage?

The producer that can produce the most output or requires the least amount of input.

300

What is seasonal unemployment?

A specific type of frictional unemployment, which is due to time of year and the nature of the job.

400

What is the topic for Unit 3?

National Income and Price Determination.

400

Trade surplus is exporting less than is imported.

False.

400

What is the money multiplier formula?

Money Multiplier = 1/ reserve requirement (ratio) 

400

What is Comparative Advantage? 

The producer with the lowest opportunity.

400

What is structural unemployment?

Changes in the labor force make some skills obsolete.

500

What is the topic for Unit 2?

Economic Indicators and The Business Cycles.

500

The balance of payments is made up of two different accounts: (CA) and (CFA).

True.

500

How can money supply be calculated?

M x V = P x V

500

What is GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?

The dollar value of all final goods and services produced within a country in one year.

500

What is cyclical unemployment?

Unemployment caused by a recession.