Suppose Real GDP Is $13 Trillion,potential Real GDP Is $13

question 304

Multiple Choice

Suppose real GDP is $13 trillion,potential real GDP is $13.5 trillion,and Congress and the president plan to use fiscal policy to restore the economy to potential real GDP.Assuming a constant price level,Congress and the president would need to increase government purchases by

• A)$500 billion.
• B)less than $500 billion.
• C)more than $500 billion.
• D)None of the above are correct.Congress must act to decrease government purchases in this case.

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Net Income Before Taxes

The amount of profit a company has earned before any taxes have been deducted.

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The portion of a company’s equity capital that is attributable to holders of common stock, representing their ownership interest.

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A financial ratio that measures the net income produced by total assets during a period by comparing net income to the average total assets, indicating how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate earnings.

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