When Expenditures Change Due to Changes in the Real Value

question 92

Multiple Choice

When expenditures change due to changes in the real value of money caused by variations in the price level, this is known as the

• A) interest rate effect.
• B) real-balance effect.
• C) open economy effect.
• D) aggregate balances effect.

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