In: Economics
Suppose that an increase in the price level reduces the value of real wealth, which then causes a reduction in consumption but no change in saving. In this case:
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there is no wealth effect. |
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b. |
there is both an interest rate effect and a wealth effect. |
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c. |
there is a wealth effect but no interest rate effect. |
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d. |
there is an interest rate effect but no wealth effect. |
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e. |
there is no wealth effect and no interest rate effect. |
During the Great Depression, aggregate demand in the U.S. economy decreased. As a result, the price level _________ and real gross domestic product (GDP) _________.
a. |
increased; decreased |
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b. |
remained unchanged; increased |
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c. |
decreased; remained unchanged |
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d. |
decreased; decreased |
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e. |
increased; increased |
From 2011 to 2012, nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States increased by:
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4.0%. |
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b. |
5.4%. |
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c. |
8.3%. |
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d. |
1%. |
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e. |
2.8%. |