Consider the Simplest Macro Model with a Constant Price Level

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consider the simplest macro model with a constant price level and demand-determined output.If desired aggregate expenditure is less than actual national income,then

• A)inventories begin to fall,causing firms to increase production.
• B)actual national income is below the equilibrium level.
• C)actual national income must be above the equilibrium level.
• D)actual national income must be at equilibrium.
• E)inventories begin to fall,causing national income to fall.

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Definitions:

LIFO Reserve

A LIFO reserve is an accounting metric that companies use to account for the difference in cost of goods sold (COGS) calculated using the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method and another inventory accounting method, often the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.

FIFO

A stock control method where the oldest inventory items are sold first, ensuring that the cost of inventory matches the actual flow of goods.

Inventory Records

Documentation detailing the quantities, condition, and locations of all the inventory items a company holds.

Financial Analyst

A professional responsible for analyzing financial data, market trends, and investment opportunities to provide business insights and recommendations.