Figure 35-8 Use This Graph to Answer the Questions Below

question 22

Multiple Choice

Figure 35-8
Use this graph to answer the questions below.
-Refer to figure 35-8.Suppose the economy starts at 5% unemployment and 3% inflation and expected inflation remains at 3%.Which one of the following points could the economy move to in the short run if the Federal Reserve pursues a more contractionary monetary policy?

• A)7% unemployment and 1% inflation
• B)7% unemployment and 3% inflation
• C)3% unemployment and 5% inflation
• D)3% unemployment and 7% inflation

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Retained Earnings

The part of net profits that is not distributed as dividends but is kept by the firm to reinvest in its fundamental operations or to settle debts.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, with voting rights and the potential for dividends.

Retained Earnings

The part of net profits not allocated for dividend distribution but held back by the firm for the purposes of reinvesting in its main business or settling debts.

Dividends Paid

The portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to its shareholders as a payment, typically in the form of cash or additional shares.