You Are Given the Following Information About Aggregate Demand at the Existing

question 213

Multiple Choice

You are given the following information about aggregate demand at the existing price level for an economy: (1) consumption = $400 billion; (2) investment = $40 billion; (3) government purchases = $90 billion; and (4) net export = $25 billion.If the full-employment level of GDP for this economy is $600 billion, then what combination of actions would be most consistent with the goal of achieving full employment?

• A)increase government spending and taxes
• B)decrease government spending and taxes
• C)decrease government spending and increase taxes
• D)increase government spending and decrease taxes

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Definitions:

Total Interest Expense

The total cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds over a specific period.

Total Discount

The complete reduction in price applied to a product or service, which could include various forms of discounts such as trade, quantity, or promotional discounts.

Total Premium

The total amount paid above the nominal or face value for a security or insurance policy.

Contract Rate

The periodic interest to be paid on the bonds that is identified in the bond indenture; expressed as a percentage of the face amount of the bond.