What happens to the value of a dollar during high inflation?
The value of a dollar decreases
Define the term unemployment
One that is seeking work but cannot find a job
What does the business cycle show?
The upturns and downturns of the economy over time.
What is the role of the Federal Reserve?
It is the central bank of the U.S and they control the money supply through monetary policy.
What is monetary policy?
Policies that change the supply of money
What is the formula to calculate GDP?
C+I+G+Xn
What are the three types of unemployment?
Frictional, structural, and cyclical
What is the highest point of the curve on the business cycle? (1)
Peak
True or False:
The Federal Reserve prints and shreds millions of dollars every day.
True
What does monetary policy promote?
-Full employment (unemployment rate)
-Rates of economic growth (GDP)
What is CPI (Consumer Price Index) used for?
To measure inflation over time
Leo got laid off from his job at Walmart due to self-checkout machines replacing cashiers.
What kind of unemployment is this?
Structural unemployment
What is the downfall called on the business cycle? (2)
Recession (contraction)
How many members are on "The Board of Governors"?
7 members serving 14 year terms
What is a surplus and deficit?
Surplus: having more money left over
Deficit: spending more money than you make
Is this apart of the United States GDP? Why or why not?
It is NOT apart of the United States GDP because it was made in Japan.
Tony lost his job at Whataburger due to the economic recession as people are spending less.
What kind of unemployment is this?
Cyclical unemployment
What is the lowest point on the curve in the business cycle? (3)
Trough
How many districts are in the Federal Reserve?
12 Districts
What is contractional policy?
-Slowing down the economy
Jeremy sold his used textbook to his classmate.
Is this apart of the GDP? Why or why not?
No because it is used.
Marvin decided to leave his job at Quiktrip. He is applying to other gas stations such as RaceTrac.
What type of unemployment is this?
Frictional unemployment
What is the increase on the curve in the business cycle? (4)
Expansion (recovery)
What are the three primary functions of the Federal Reserve?
-Regulate the private banking industry
-Act as a banker's bank
-Control the supply of money
What is expansionary policy?
-More money in the economy
-Grow the economy and change a recession