Refer to the Graphs Above, in Which the Numbers in Parentheses

question 55

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graphs above, in which the numbers in parentheses near the AD₁, AD₂, and AD₃ labels indicate the level of investment spending associated with each curve, respectively. All numbers are in billions of dollars. The interest rate and the level of investment spending in the economy are at point C on the investment demand curve. To achieve the long-run goal of a noninflationary full-employment output Q_f in the economy, the Fed should try to:

• A) Increase aggregate demand by increasing the interest rate
• B) Decrease aggregate demand by increasing the interest rate
• C) Increase aggregate demand by decreasing the interest rate
• D) Make no change in the interest rate

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