#16.1
The relationship between the size of the negative GDP gap and the unemployment rate is
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direct.
direct during recession but inverse during expansion.
inverse.
#17.1
If the inflation premium is 3 percent and the real interest on a loan is 4 percent, then the nominal interest rate is
−1 percent.
0.75 percent.
1 percent.
7 percent.
16.1
Negative GDP gap exist when the potential real GDP is greater than the current equilibrium real GDP.
Increase in the negative GDP gap implies a decrease in production.
As production decreases, unemployment increases and with that unemployment rate also increases.
Thus,
The relationship between the size of the negative GDP gap and the unemployment rate is direct.
Hence, the correct answer is the option (2) [Direct].
17.1
Inflation premium = 3%
Real interest rate = 4%
Calculate the nominal interest rate -
Nominal interest rate = Real interest rate + Inflation premium
Nominal interest rate = 4% + 3% = 7%
The nominal interest rate is 7%.
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