Suppose the Economy Is Currently Operating at Potential Output; an Expansionary

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy is currently operating at potential output; an expansionary gap may be caused by each of the following EXCEPT:

• A) a positive demand shock.
• B) a positive inflation shock.
• C) an increase in government spending.
• D) an increase in the inflation rate.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that have been reinvested in a company rather than paid out to shareholders as dividends, typically used for business growth or debt payment.

Plant Expansion

Plant expansion involves increasing the capacity or efficiency of a company’s production facilities, often requiring significant capital investment and strategic planning.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that shows the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.

Return on Investment

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment compared to its cost.