Explain the Relationship Between Real GDP and Aggregate Planned Expenditure

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Essay

Explain the relationship between real GDP and aggregate planned expenditure, AE. What change to inventories takes place when the two are not equal?

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Activities that relate to the primary operations of a company, influencing its net cash flow from operating income.

Indirect Method

A way of reporting net cash flow from operating activities in the statement of cash flows by adjusting net income for changes in working capital items and non-cash transactions.

Statement of Cash Flows

This financial statement provides an overview of a company's cash inflow and outflow over a period, detailing sources and uses of cash from operating, investing, and financing activities.

Operating Activities

Operating activities refer to the day-to-day functions involved in running a business, which are directly related to its primary activities and include generating revenue and paying expenses.