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

question 103

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. All figures are in billions. The economy is at point Z on the investment demand curve. Given these conditions, what policy should the monetary authorities pursue to achieve a noninflationary full-employment level of real GDP?

• A) Decrease the reserve ratio
• B) Decrease the discount rate
• C) Sell government securities in the open market
• D) Make no change in monetary policy

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Definitions:

NPV

Net Present Value; a calculation used to determine the present value of an investment by discounting its future cash flows.

Initial Investment

The amount of money used to start a new project, purchase an asset, or invest in the market at the initiation phase.

Payback Period

The amount of time it takes to recover the cost of an investment, calculating how long it will take to break even from the initial expenditures.

Net Cash Inflows

The total amount of money received minus money spent over a certain period, often used in evaluating project profitability.