The Economy Is in the Horizontal Portion of the AS Curve,investment

question 74

Multiple Choice

The economy is in the horizontal portion of the AS curve,investment spending is interest insensitive and there is no liquidity trap.According to the Keynesian transmission mechanism,if the money supply increases the interest rate will __________,investment spending will __________,the AD curve will __________,and Real GDP will __________.

• A) fall; fall; left; fall
• B) rise; drop; left; fall
• C) fall; remain unchanged; not shift; not change
• D) rise; remain unchanged; not shift; not change
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation that has been recorded up to a specific point in time, reflecting the wear and tear on tangible assets over their useful lives.

Noncontrolling Interest

The portion of equity (ownership) interest in a subsidiary not held by the parent company, represented in the consolidated financial statements of the parent company.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by companies to assess the profits earned by their investments in other companies, where they hold significant influence but not full control.

Excess Amortizations

Amortization expenses that exceed the norm or expectation for a particular asset, typically resulting from an aggressive estimation of the asset's useful life or value.