1. Suppose the economy is experiencing inflation. What would be the interpretation of ho-w a restrictive monetary policy would address this problem?
2. Describe two types of specialization in production. What are the economic advantages of specialization?
3. What are political business cycles, and how could they be created?
4. Why are financial institutions required to keep reserves?
5. What is a price ceiling, and what are its economic effects?
6. Define the concept of offshoring, and explain the economic reasons why businesses use offshoring.
7. What is meant by economies of scale, and what is the importance of this concept to economic growth?
8. Define and explain each of the following: frictional unemployment, structural unemployment, and cyclical unemployment.
9. What is the multiplier effect, and how does it affect the GDP? W. Define the term business cycle, and list the four phases of the business cycle.