Suppose Aggregate Output Is Demand-Determined

question 71

Multiple Choice

Suppose aggregate output is demand-determined.If the business community decreases its planned investment expenditures by $4 billion,causing equilibrium national income to fall by $12 billion,the marginal propensity to spend must be

• A)1/3.
• B)1/2.
• C)2/3.
• D)4/5.
• E)3.

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Definitions:

Production Budget

An estimation of the total output a company needs to meet its sales goals and inventory policies, expressed in units or monetary terms.

Merchandising Companies

Companies that purchase goods in finished form for resale to consumers, generating revenue primarily from the sale of merchandise.

Direct Materials Budget

A financial plan that estimates the quantity and cost of direct materials needed to meet production requirements.

Cash Payments

Monetary transactions involving the transfer of cash from one party to another, usually in exchange for goods or services.