The Ratio of the Change in GDP to an Initial

question 186

Multiple Choice

The ratio of the change in GDP to an initial change in aggregate spending is the:

• A) spending multiplier.
• B) permanent income rate.
• C) marginal expenditure rate.
• D) marginal propensity to consume.

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Definitions:

Nuclear Receptor

A class of proteins within cells that, upon binding with a ligand, can act as transcription factors to regulate gene expression.

G Protein

A type of protein that acts as a molecular switch inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from stimuli outside the cell to its interior.

Neural Inhibition

A process in the nervous system where certain neurons suppress the activity of other neurons, helping to control and refine neural circuits.

Sympathetic Activity

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' response by increasing heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.