If Short-Run Equilibrium Output Equals 10,000, the Income-Expenditure Multiplier Equals

question 109

Multiple Choice

If short-run equilibrium output equals 10,000, the income-expenditure multiplier equals 10, and potential output (Y*) equals 9,000, then government purchases must ________ to eliminate any output gap.

• A)increase by 100
• B)decrease by 100
• C)increase by 1,000
• D)decrease by 1,000

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Definitions:

Signals

Indicators or signs that provide information or hints, often used in the context of markets to indicate trends or investment opportunities.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers at various prices.

Decrease In Demand

A downward shift in the demand curve for a product, indicating that consumers now desire less of the product at each price level.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price level, at a given point in time, often depicted as a point on a demand curve.