Practice questions for my macro class

by on November 27, 2005 at 9:41 am in Education | Permalink

The students themselves are to write the questions into the comments section.  Do it soon, and yes that means you.  Then the students should practice these questions in their spare time, with the clock ticking.  Ideally each question, or at least some of them, should come as a surprise.  Don’t read them all until you are ready to give them a try.

Most people study to make themselves feel better about doing their work, and not to actually succeed in their chosen field of study.  They spend hours staring blankly at sheets of paper.  They should spend more time trying to solve problems or answer questions, usually under simulated exam conditions and with a clock ticking. 

Tick, tick, tick…That’s the way to go, and yes I know it hurts.

David November 27, 2005 at 12:51 pm

Suppose there were no legal restrictions on the exchange of bonds. What would the implications be? How would this affect monetary and fiscal policy? How would this have affected the Argentinian Crisis?

Warren November 27, 2005 at 2:54 pm

Is zero inflation good, if not what would be a better inflation rate? Discuss the role of inflation using different monetary theories, including the quantity theory of money and the Austrian theory.

Marek November 27, 2005 at 5:13 pm

Let’s assume there is a middle-sized closed economy that is undergoing a financial crisis. The physical capital cannot be removed from the country and all people are still there ready to work. What causes the economic downturn? Is there any quick way out?

Jeremy H. November 27, 2005 at 8:58 pm

Austrian economists hold the entrepreneur in high regard. However, Austrian Business Cycle Theory involves failure of entrepreneurs on a massive scale. Under what assumptions would ABCT have good explanatory power? And how does it compare with other cycle theories under these assumptions?

David November 27, 2005 at 10:28 pm

“Brad DeLong is one of your students? Weird.”

Yeah and given his question I can tell you he’s been skipping class.

Amir November 28, 2005 at 2:15 am

How would the monetary transmission mechanism be different in an economy with fixed
exchange rates compared to a one with flexible rates? How would it be
different in a closed economy compared to an open economy situation?

Gerald November 28, 2005 at 9:56 am

Given what you have learned regarding theories of exchange rates, including their relationship to interest rates, what do these various theories suggest would be the consequences for China, the U.S., and the rest of the world if China suddenly allowed their currency to freely float?

Robert Schwartz November 28, 2005 at 11:15 am

Say something snarky about Brad Delong and your post will be taken down on this blog and his.

Patches O'Houlihan November 28, 2005 at 11:22 am

Asset bubbles (tulip mania, stocks, housing) have appeared throughout the economy over time. Some theories suggest bubbles are caused by inappropriate monetary policies. Other theories suggest that they are induced by the behavior of agents within the economy. What theories can be used to support each explanation? Are these explanations of bubbles mutually exclusive? Finally, can asset bubbles be modeled under rational expectations?

Larry cq November 28, 2005 at 1:31 pm

How would the appreciation of Chinese RMB affect the real sector and external sector in the US, China, and the rest of the developing Asia, and what are the major implications of such effects for monetary policy and fiscal policy in these countries from the Keynesia, new Keynesian, and new classical point of view?

Michael November 28, 2005 at 3:36 pm

What are some problems that governments have with issuing money? What are some of the problems associated with private issue of money? List some of assumptions that are made when comparing these two alternatives. Is the type of commodity important?

Richard Salsman November 28, 2005 at 4:55 pm

Name three defects of the IS-LM apparatus and how these might be rectified to yield a more realistic account of the interaction between the goods market and money market.

Ali November 28, 2005 at 5:15 pm

Argue the case for a return to Fiduciary Money.

Jimson November 28, 2005 at 5:49 pm

Discuss some of the costs and benefits of floating vs. Fixed currency regimes. How does this change if capital movement restrictions are placed on the country in question? How is this effected by the fiscal policies of the country?

kbrand November 28, 2005 at 6:02 pm

What aspects of Austrian business cycle theory do you find untenable? Are there any aspects you find useful? Compare and contrast ABCT with other theories (RBC, Keynes, etc.).

Paul November 28, 2005 at 6:27 pm

How is the aging baby boom generation affecting the following and why?

Savings rates

Interest rates (short and long term)

Fed policy

Inflation

Investment

tianwen November 29, 2005 at 2:21 pm

Proposes two or more policies adopted by governments when they face a speculative attack on exchange and interest rates. Analyze their pros and cons.

Liz November 29, 2005 at 3:26 pm

Should the US government rely more on fiscal or monetary policy? Which is more effective for short and long run goals? Why? Describe a case that would refute your answer.

jong November 29, 2005 at 7:01 pm

What difference would a strong or weak form of rational expectations make on the desirability of monetary policy rule in targeting inflation rate?

Brian November 29, 2005 at 10:57 pm

What would be the benefits if the entire world dollarized? What would be the costs? Would this lead to global economic growth? What other implications would there be?

Jason December 5, 2005 at 3:00 pm

Do you side more with the Optimists or Pessimists? Why?

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