Refer to the Following Figure When Answering

question 69

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following figure when answering
Figure 12.2: IS-MP Curve
-Consider Figure 12.2. If the Fed lowers interest rates and there are no aggregate demand shocks, the economy moves from:

• A) point d to a
• B) point c to a
• C) point a to b
• D) point d to c
• E) None of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Recessionary Gap

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Government Spending

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Automatic Stabilizers

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National Income

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