Article Summary Although Growing at Only Half the Average Rate Following the Following

question 11

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Article Summary
Although growing at only half the average rate following the seven previous recessions, consumer spending has increased 9 percent since the end of the 2007-2009 recession, and consumer confidence has been on the rise as household finances, the job market, and the housing market continue to improve. The Federal Reserve projects a 3% - 3.5% growth rate for the economy in 2014, up from the recent average of 2%. Debt payments have fallen to an average of 15.69% of after-tax income for households, the lowest level in 30 years, and lower debt payments leave households with more to spend on consumer goods.
Source: Neil Shah, "Pocketbooks Begin to Open As Household Wealth Grows," Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2013.

-Refer to the Article Summary.The increase in consumer spending discussed in the article summary was due in part to lower debt payments which have resulted in an increase in disposable income.The increase in consumption resulting from the increase in disposable income caused a(n) ________ the aggregate expenditure curve.

• A)movement up along
• B)movement down along
• C)downward shift of
• D)upward shift of

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Definitions:

Maximum Profit

The highest possible financial gain that a business can achieve from its operations, given the current conditions.

Constant Marginal

A condition where the marginal gain or cost of producing an additional unit remains the same, regardless of the level of production.

Average Cost

Average cost, also known as unit cost, is the total cost of production divided by the number of units produced.

Maximize Profits

A business goal to achieve the highest possible profit by optimizing sales revenue and minimizing costs.