If an Unintended Increase in Business Inventories Occurs

question 115

Multiple Choice

If an unintended increase in business inventories occurs,

• A) we can expect aggregate production to be unaffected.
• B) we can expect businesses to increase the level of production.
• C) we can expect businesses to lower the level of production.
• D) aggregate expenditures must exceed the domestic output.

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Definitions:

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotions or reactions from the original source to another target.

Challenge Stressors

Work-related demands or obstacles that, while potentially stress-inducing, can lead to increased motivation, learning, and job satisfaction.

Workload

The amount of work assigned to or expected from an individual or team within a given time frame, often evaluated as part of performance management and job design.