How Does a Decrease in Government Spending Affect the Aggregate

question 290

Multiple Choice

How does a decrease in government spending affect the aggregate expenditure line?

• A)It shifts the aggregate expenditure line upward.
• B)It shifts the aggregate expenditure line downward.
• C)It increases the slope of the aggregate expenditure line.
• D)It decreases the slope of the aggregate expenditure line.

---

Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating depreciation by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, obsolescence, or aging.

Inventory

The raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods considered to be the portion of a business's assets that are ready or will be ready for sale.

Revenue

The sum of money received from selling goods or providing services that are fundamental to a company's main business activities.