In the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the Aggregate Expenditures Schedule

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the aggregate expenditures schedule in the U.S.economy dropped, mostly due to a fall in

• A)consumption spending.
• B)investment expenditures.
• C)government spending.
• D)net exports.

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