A Sharp Rise in the Real Value of Stock Prices

question 48

Multiple Choice

A sharp rise in the real value of stock prices, which is independent of a change in the price level, would best be an example of

• A) the interest-rate effect.
• B) the real-balances effect.
• C) a change in the degree of excess capacity.
• D) a change in the real value of consumer wealth.

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