In: Economics
Suppose a fall in stock prices makes people feel less wealthy. What are the effects of this decrease in wealth?
Select one:
a. decreased consumption, shown as a movement to the left along a given aggregate- demand curve
b. decreased consumption, which shifts the aggregate-demand curve to the left
c. increased in consumption, which shifts the aggregate-demand curve to the right
d. increased consumption, shown as a movement to the right along a given aggregate-demand curve
Correct option - b
Consumption depends on wealth and decrease in wealth decreases consumption spending which leads to decrease in aggregate demand that shifts aggregate demand leftward.