In the Short Run, the Most Important Consequence of an Increase

question 116

Multiple Choice

In the short run, the most important consequence of an increase in investment is a(n)

• A) increase in the capital stock.
• B) decrease in the capital stock.
• C) increase in aggregate demand.
• D) decrease in aggregate demand.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

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