Modern Monetary Theory - How it Could Answer All Of Our Economic Problems: The Limitations & Final Thoughts
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7th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are U.S. dollars in demand despite being just digits on a screen?
Because they are backed by gold.
Because they are more valuable than other currencies.
Because they are the only currency available.
Because they are universally recognized and required for tax payments.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do governments issue bonds if they can print money?
To create demand for their currency through interest rates.
To reduce the money supply.
To increase inflation.
To avoid using their own currency.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major consequence of excessive money printing?
Increased economic growth.
Stable currency value.
Decreased inflation.
Hyperinflation and decreased currency value.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of a central bank in an economy?
To print unlimited money.
To control the supply of cash and manage inflation.
To set tax rates.
To regulate international trade.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't European countries fully apply modern monetary theory?
Because they have no central banks.
Because they have a surplus of currency.
Because they use the euro and can't control their own monetary policy.
Because they have no national debt.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What challenge does the Democratic Republic of the Congo face with its currency?
It is too stable.
It is backed by gold.
It is widely accepted.
It is too volatile and not widely accepted.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key insight of modern monetary theory?
It provides an understanding of how modern economies work.
It eliminates the need for taxes.
It is a cure-all for economic problems.
It guarantees economic growth.
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