《(bk5 ch3.1 changes in general price level)econ9.3》.pdf

HKCEE ECONOMICS | 9.3 Changes in the general price level | P.1 1. 1990/II/34 During inflation, the __________ of the people increase(s) and more people are put into the tax net or into higher tax brackets. Given the same tax allowances, their __________ actually increase(s). A. nominal incomes, tax burden B. real incomes, nominal incomes C. nominal incomes, real incomes D. tax burden, nominal incomes 2. 1990/II/38 Which of the following would make depositors in Hong Kong transfer their local currency deposits to foreign currency deposits? A. The interest rate in Hong Kong has increased relative to other countries. B. There is a widespread belief that the Hong Kong dollar is overvalued. C. The local political development is favourable. D. The value of Hong Kong’s exports has increased. 3. 1990/II/44 Which of the following is a fiscal policy used to reduce inflation? A. a direct control on the rise in wages of workers B. an increase in unemployment benefits C. an increase in the required reserve ratio of banks D. a decrease in the spending on an environmental protection scheme 4. 1990/II/53 Refer to the table below: Year Real GDP ($Mn) Nominal GDP ($Mn) 1985 150 180 1982 120 120 What is the GDP deflator in 1985? A. 100 B. 120 C. 150 D. 180 5. 1990/II/56 evel of a society rise, A. the living standard will drop because the value of money decreases. B. the living standard will rise because the citizens have more money to spend. C. the living standard will not change because the rise in income is offset by the rise in price. D. the effect on the living standard is