Suppose Real GDP Is $14 Trillion and Potential Real GDP

question 306

Multiple Choice

Suppose real GDP is $14 trillion and potential real GDP is $14.4 trillion.An increase in government purchases of $400 billion would cause real GDP to ________ potential real GDP (assuming a constant price level) .

• A)equal
• B)be less than
• C)be more than
• D)There is insufficient information given here to draw a conclusion.

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Definitions:

Inverse Relationship

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Dependent Variable

The factor or condition that is measured at the end of an experiment and is presumed to vary as a result of the manipulations of the independent variable(s).