FIGURE 21-3 -Refer to Figure 21-3.A Shift in the Aggregate Expenditure Function

question 10

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 21-3
-Refer to Figure 21-3.A shift in the aggregate expenditure function downward from AE₁ to AE₀ could be caused by

• A)a rise in the multiplier.
• B)a fall in the marginal propensity to consume.
• C)a rise in the marginal propensity to consume.
• D)an increase in autonomous desired saving.
• E)a decrease in autonomous desired saving.

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