If Autonomous Imports Increase, Then the Aggregate Expenditure Curve Shifts

question 14

Multiple Choice

If autonomous imports increase, then the aggregate expenditure curve shifts ________ and equilibrium real GDP ________.

• A) upward; decreases
• B) upward; increases
• C) downward; decreases
• D) downward; increases
• E) downward; does not change

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