An Increase in the U.S.price Level Will

question 152

Multiple Choice

An increase in the U.S.price level will

• A)increase the slope of the expenditure schedule.
• B)decrease the slope of the expenditure schedule.
• C)shift the expenditure schedule upward.
• D)shift the expenditure schedule downward.

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