During the Great Depression,the U

question 12

Multiple Choice

During the Great Depression,the U.S.aggregate demand curve shifted to the left,in part,because

• A) there was a huge discovery of gold in the western United States.
• B) the U.S.government decreased the supply of money.
• C) there was an advancement in technology in manufacturing.
• D) there was an increase in trade with other countries.
• E) the U.S.government decreased taxes.

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