The model predicts that a temporary decrease in government purchases causes:
a. an increase in consumption.
b. an increase in gross investment.
c. a reduction in real GDP.
d. all of the above.
Ans: b. an increase in gross investment
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What will be an ideal response?
When a price floor is set above the equilibrium price, quantity supplied will exceed quantity demanded, resulting in
a. excess demand or shortages. b. excess supply or surpluses. c. equilibrium prices. d. price controls.
Last year the Jones family earned $40,000 . This year their income is $42,000 . In an economy with an inflation rate of 10 percent, which of the following is correct?
a. The Jones' nominal income and real income have both fallen. b. The Jones' nominal income and real income have both risen. c. The Jones' nominal income has increased and their real income has fallen. d. The Jones' nominal income has decreased and their real income has risen.
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A. Equilibrium price will fall. B. Equilibrium quantity will fall. C. Equilibrium price will rise. D. The answer cannot be determined from the information given above.