Question

You have responsibility for economic policy in the country of Freedonia. Recently, the neighboring country of Sylvania has cut off all exports of oranges to Freedonia. George, who is one of your advisors, says that the best way to avoid a shortage of oranges is to take no action at all. Charles, another one of your advisors, argues that without a binding price floor, a shortage will certainly develop. Otto, a third advisor, suggests that you should impose a binding price ceiling in order to avoid a shortage of oranges. Which of your three advisors is most likely to have studied economics?
A. George
B. Charles
C. Otto
D. Apparantly, all three advisors have studied economics, but their views on positive economics are different.

Answer 1

Answer: C) Otto

Explanation: Unlike the general perception evidenced in the research, having inflation is not a negative event. In fact, enjoying constant and controlled price increases is a sign that the demand for households is good, which translates at the same time into a greater need for production which ultimately results in economic growth.