Exhibit 12-2 -In an Economy Characterized by the Aggregate Expenditure Line in Expenditure

question 31

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12-2
-In an economy characterized by the aggregate expenditure line in Exhibit 12-2, what would the equilibrium real GDP be equal to if autonomous government spending decreased by $100?

• A)$400
• B)$500
• C)$600
• D)$700
• E)$800

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Definitions:

Vanatinai Society

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Matriarchy

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Dominant Status

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Conflict Theory

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