Use the Figure Below to Answer the Following Question

question 59

Multiple Choice

Use the figure below to answer the following question.

Figure 30.3.2
-Refer to Figure 30.3.2. The figure shows the economy of Freezone. Potential GDP is $250 billion. To return the economy to full employment, the central bank can ________ the overnight rate and ________ securities.

• A)lower; sell
• B)raise; sell
• C)raise; buy
• D)lower; buy
• E)lower; not change its holdings of

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Definitions:

Elastic Demand Curves

Demand curves that show a significant change in quantity demanded when prices change, indicating sensitivity to price alterations.

Monopolistic Competitors

Firms in a market structure characterized by many sellers offering products that are similar but not identical, leading to non-price competition.

Large Firms

Entities that operate on a grand scale across various sectors, typically characterized by significant market share, extensive operations, and high revenue.

Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation in economics showing the average total cost of production at different levels of output.