Which of the Following Claims Concerning the Importance of Effects

question 183

Multiple Choice

Which of the following claims concerning the importance of effects that explain the slope of the U.S.aggregate-demand curve is correct?

• A)The exchange-rate effect is relatively small because exports and imports are a small part of real GDP.
• B)The interest-rate effect is relatively small because investment spending is not very responsive to interest rate changes.
• C)The wealth effect is relatively large because money holdings are a significant portion of most households' wealth.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory

The total cost of all the goods a company intends to sell, including items purchased for resale.

Service Capacity

The maximum level of service that can be provided by a company or infrastructure before needing expansion or upgrades.

Current Cost

The cost to replace an asset or inventory at current market prices, differing from historical cost which is the original cost at the time of purchase.

Historical Cost

An accounting principle that assets should be recorded and valued at their original purchase cost.