Which of the Following Factors Contributed to the Sharp Reduction

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributed to the sharp reduction in aggregate demand during the Great Depression?
I. reduction in wealth
II. reduced consumer confidence
III. tax increases
IV. an expansionary monetary policy that caused inflation

• A) I and II only
• B) I and IV only
• C) I, II, and III only
• D) I, II, and IV only

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Definitions:

Laissez-Faire Economics

A belief system advocating for capitalism with minimal to no government interference in the market.

Potential Level

The highest level of economic output that an economy can sustain over a long period without increasing inflation.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, showing the value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period in real, inflation-adjusted terms.

Classical Theory

A school of economic thought that emphasizes the role of free markets in regulating the economy and argues for minimal government intervention.