Practice Understanding Macroeconomics (1) - Macroeconomics - IB 10 Individuals & Societies

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Question 1.
What is macroeconomics?
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Think about the larger perspective of the economy.
Question 2.
How is economic growth measured?
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Consider economic indicators.
3Question 3.
What does macroeconomics study?
- A. The economy as a whole
- B. Individual businesses
- C. Households only
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Think about the scale of study.
4Question 4.
True or False: Inflation reduces purchasing power.
- True
- False
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Consider the effects on money's value.
Question 5.
If a country has a GDP of $800 billion and grows by 5%, what will its new GDP be? Discuss the implications.
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Apply the growth percentage to the original GDP.
Question 6.
Evaluate how a sudden increase in unemployment affects overall economic health and government policy responses.
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Consider the cycle of employment and economy.

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