Other Things Being Constant, What Will Be the Effect of Each

question 6

Essay

Other things being constant, what will be the effect of each of the following upon the equilibrium level of GDP?
(a) An increase in the amount of liquid assets consumers are holding;
(b) A sharp rise in stock prices;
(c) A rapid upsurge in the rate of technological advance; and
(d) A sharp increase in the interest rate.

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Municipal Bonds

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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)

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