Arnold Is at the Company Party and Has Had Too

question 115

Multiple Choice

Arnold is at the company party and has had too much to drink. He releases all of his pent-up aggression by yelling at his boss, who promptly fires him. Arnold normally would not have yelled at his boss, but after drinking heavily he yelled because ________.

• A) parties are places where employees are supposed to be able to "loosen up"
• B) alcohol inhibits brain centers that control the perception of loudness
• C) alcohol makes people less concerned with the negative consequences of their behavior
• D) alcohol is a stimulant

Analyze the effect of changes in income levels on imports and exports.

Comprehend the concepts of unintended inventory adjustments and their implications for GDP.

Understand the relationship between autonomous changes in saving and investment and their impact on aggregate expenditure and GDP.

Recognize the effects of shifts in the aggregate expenditure line on real GDP.

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