Quiz 6 Flashcards

1
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Classical economists believe people make employment decisions based on their ______ wage.

A

real

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2
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The Classical word for equilibrium is:

A

natural

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3
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Say’s Law says that income is created by sales, regardless of the time difference between production and sale of a good.

A

False

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4
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The classical word for recession is:

A

glut

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5
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For Classical economics to work, wages must be completely flexible, both up and down.

A

True

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6
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In Classical economics, savings always equal investment.

A

True

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7
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In the Classical world, interest rates are determined by:

A

savings and investment

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8
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In the Classical world, inflation is caused by:

A

too much money in the economy

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9
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Classical economics was the dominant theory in economics from Adam Smith until:

A

the Great Depression

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10
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Classical economists argue the Great Depression happened because prices and wages stayed high and did not fall much after the depression started.

A

False

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