Refer to the Above Information

question 124

Multiple Choice

Refer to the above information.In this economy a 3 percentage point decrease in the interest rate will:

• A)increase equilibrium GDP by $200.
• B)increase equilibrium GDP by $100.
• C)increase equilibrium GDP by $50.
• D)decrease equilibrium GDP by $50.

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