The Aggregate Expenditure Curve Will Become Steeper If

question 5

Multiple Choice

The aggregate expenditure curve will become steeper if

• A)people become thriftier.
• B)people show an increased preference for foreign-made products.
• C)firms expect an increase in future profit.
• D)income tax rates are lowered.
• E)income tax rates are raised.

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Definitions:

Payback Period

The duration of time it takes to recoup the cost of an investment.

Discounted Payback

A capital budgeting method that calculates the time required to break even from an investment based on its discounted cash flows rather than just the nominal cash flows.

Liquid Investments

Assets that can be quickly and easily converted into cash without significant loss in value, like stocks and bonds.

Payback

The period of time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of income or cash equal to the cost of the investment.