Which of the Following Sequences Best Explains the Negative Slope

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequences best explains the negative slope of the aggregate-demand curve?

• A)price level ↑ ⇒ demand for money ↑ ⇒ equilibrium interest rate ↑ ⇒ quantity of goods and services demanded ↓
• B)price level ↑ ⇒ demand for money ↓ ⇒ equilibrium interest rate ↑ ⇒ quantity of goods and services demanded ↓
• C)price level ↓ ⇒ demand for money ↓ ⇒ equilibrium interest rate ↑ ⇒ quantity of goods and services demanded ↓
• D)price level ↑ ⇒ equilibrium interest rate ↑ ⇒ demand for money ↑ ⇒ quantity of goods and services demanded ↓

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