The Figure Shows Planned Aggregate Expenditure and Output for an Economy

question 9

Multiple Choice

The figure shows planned aggregate expenditure and output for an economy. If output in this economy is Y₂, we would expect there to be:

• A) a decrease in inventories.
• B) an increase in inventories.
• C) no change in inventories.
• D) an increase in consumption spending.

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