Series 65 Test

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Which of the following are TRUE of inflation? I.as inflation increases, bond prices increase, and interest rates fall II.inflation is characterized as a general economic price increase as measured by an index such as the consumer price index (CPI) III.excessive demand is one contributing cause of inflation IV.inflation inertia occurs when the inflation rate is seen to be immediately impacted by changes in the economy

I., II., and III.

II. and III.

II. and IV.

A business cycle trough is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

a moderate rate of inflation

a positive forward outlook for consumer spending to increase

a gradual transition for the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate from a negative to a positive

all of the above are characteristics of a business cycle trough

Which of the following is TRUE of a business cycle pattern? I.the pattern is impacted by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) II.just prior to a trough, the economy is in an expansionary phase III.depression is defined as GDP declining for at least eight consecutive quarters IV.recession is defined as GDP declining for at least four consecutive quarters

I. and III.

I., III., and IV.

I. only

I., II., and IV

All of the following are utilized by the “FED” (Federal Reserve Board) to influence the U.S. economy, and specifically, the money supply EXCEPT:

purchasing and selling U.S. Treasury securities in the open market

raising or reducing the prime rate

raising or reducing the reserve requirements for commercial banks

raising or reducing the discount rate