Consider the AD/AS Model

question 5

Multiple Choice

Consider the AD/AS model.Suppose there is a decrease in aggregate demand and,simultaneously,an increase in aggregate supply.The result will be a

• A)rise in real GDP but price level changes will be indeterminate.
• B)rise in real GDP and a rise in the price level.
• C)rise in real GDP and a fall in the price level.
• D)an indeterminate change in real GDP and a rise in the price level.
• E)an indeterminate change in real GDP and a fall in the price level.

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Definitions:

Market Value

The estimated amount for which an asset or company could be sold on the open market.

Retention Ratio

The portion of a company's earnings that is not distributed as dividends but is retained by the business for reinvestment.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company’s net profits that are kept within the company instead of being paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue, often referred to as the bottom line.