Year 1 Macro Flashcards
1
Q
List the four main objectives of macroeconomic policy.
A
- Sustainable economic growth
- Low unemployment
- Low, stable inflation (2% CPI)
- Satisfactory BoP
2
Q
List four macroeconomic indicators use to measure economic performance.
A
- CPI
- Labour Force Survey/ Claimant Count
- Real GDP growth
- Balance of Trade
3
Q
What is an output gap?
A
Difference between actual and trend output.