Economics - Economics Section 1

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66. The growth of the economy will least likely be affected by:

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : The total hours worked remains unchanged so the growth of the economy will not change.
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67. Which of the following is the most practical approach to estimate sustainable growth rate?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : Output growth is equal to the growth rate of labor force plus the growth rate of labor productivity i.e. output per worker. Unlike total factor productivity, output per worker is observable, so this is the most practical way to approach estimation of sustainable growth rate.
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68. Which of the following can least likely be measured directly?

  • Option : A
  • Explanation : Labor and capital productivity can be measured directly.
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69. Consider the following Solow growth accounting equation: Potential output growth = 2.0 + 0.8 * Growth of Labor + 0.3 * Growth of capital The intercept (2.0) in this equation is best interpreted as:

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : The intercept is the growth rate of total factor productivity
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70. Consider the following Solow growth accounting equation: Potential output growth = 2.0 + 0.8 * Growth of Labor + 0.3 * Growth of capital The coefficient on the growth rate of labor (0.8) in this equation is best interpreted as:

  • Option : C
  • Explanation : In the standard Solow growth accounting equation, the coefficient on each factor’s growth rate is its share of income.
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