In a Certain Year the Aggregate Demand at the Existing

question 227

Multiple Choice

In a certain year the aggregate demand at the existing price level consists of $100 billion of consumption, $40 billion of investment, $10 billion of net exports, and $20 billion of government purchases.Full-employment GDP is $200 billion.To obtain full employment under these conditions the government should:

• A)encourage personal saving by increasing the interest rate on government bonds.
• B)decrease government expenditures.
• C)reduce tax rates and increase government spending.
• D)discourage private investment by increasing corporate income taxes.

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Definitions:

Inventory

Items of value held by a company for the purpose of sale or production, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Lost Sales

Revenue that a company could have earned but didn't because of not having enough stock, closing an order, or other reasons.

Merchandise Inventory

Refers to the goods a company holds for the purpose of selling them to customers. It is considered a current asset on the balance sheet.

Budgeted Cost

This refers to the predicted costs of goods, services, projects, or operations that are planned for a future period.