TABLE 14-3 an Economist Is Interested to See How Consumption for an for an Economy

question 136

Multiple Choice

TABLE 14-3
An economist is interested to see how consumption for an economy (in $ billions) is influenced by gross domestic product ($ billions) and aggregate price (consumer price index) . The Microsoft Excel output of this regression is partially reproduced below.
-Referring to Table 14-3, what is the estimated mean consumption level for an economy with GDP equal to $2 billion and an aggregate price index of 90?

• A) $1.39 billion
• B) $2.89 billion
• C) $4.75 billion
• D) $9.45 billion

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Definitions:

Thrift Institutions

Financial organizations focused on savings and mortgage lending, including savings and loan associations, credit unions, and savings banks.

Commercial Banks

Financial institutions that offer a wide range of services including deposit accounts, loans, and other financial products to businesses and consumers.

Contractionary Monetary Policy

To fight inflation, the Federal Reserve decreases the money supply.

Balance of Trade

This is the difference between the value of a country's exports and the value of its imports over a certain period, reflecting a trade surplus or deficit.