If the government's budget deficit increases and the Ricardo-Barro effect does not apply
A) the real interest rate rises.
B) investment increases.
C) investment decreases.
D) Both answers A and C are correct.
D
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Compared to the initial equilibrium, an initial increase in aggregate demand that is NOT followed by an increase in the quantity of money results in new long-run equilibrium with
A) a higher price level but the same real GDP. B) a higher price level and an increased level of real GDP. C) the same price level and a lower level of real GDP. D) the same price level and the same real GDP. E) None of the above answers is correct.
Consumption spending is $16 million, planned investment spending is $4 million, unplanned investment spending is $2 million, government purchases are $6 million, and net export spending is $1 million. What is aggregate expenditure?
A) $22 million B) $26 million C) $27 million D) $29 million
To maintain a fixed exchange rate, authorities
A) make laws stipulating the exchange rate. B) modify money supply. C) modify government expenses. D) modify taxes.
If the rate of inflation in a given time period turns out to be higher than lenders and borrowers anticipated, then the effect will be:
a. no change in the distribution of wealth between lenders and borrowers. b. a net gain in purchasing power for lenders relative to borrowers. c. a redistribution of wealth from borrowers to lenders. d. a redistribution of wealth from lenders to borrowers.