In the Short Run, the Most Important Consequence of a Decrease

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the short run, the most important consequence of a decrease in investment is a(n)

• A) increase in the capital stock.
• B) decrease in the capital stock.
• C) increase in aggregate demand.
• D) decrease in aggregate demand.

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Definitions:

Utility

In economics, it represents a measure of satisfaction or happiness that consumers derive from the consumption of goods and services.

Efficient

The optimal allocation of resources to maximize the production of goods and services without wasting those resources.

Production Possibilities Frontier

A curve that shows the maximum efficient production level of one good for a given level of production for another, assuming fixed resources and technology.

Slope

In mathematics and economics, slope refers to the steepness, gradient, or inclination of a line, indicating the rate of change between two variables.