Assume That Inventories Declined by More Than Analysts Predicted

question 145

Multiple Choice

Assume that inventories declined by more than analysts predicted.This implies that

• A)planned aggregate expenditure was greater than real GDP.
• B)planned aggregate expenditure was equal to real GDP.
• C)planned aggregate expenditure was less than real GDP.
• D)planned aggregate expenditure is unrelated to real GDP.
• E)planned aggregate expenditure is likely to increase.

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Definitions:

Expense Ratios

Financial metrics that measure the efficiency of a fund by comparing the total expenses to the total assets under management.

Profits

The financial gain obtained when the revenue earned from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activities.

Assets

Resources owned by a business or individual that have economic value or potential to provide future benefits.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that an individual or company owes to others, which must be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits including money, goods, or services.