Refer to the Information Provided in Figure 8

question 336

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Figure 8.9 below to answer the questions that follow. Figure 8.9
-Refer to Figure 8.9. How will equilibrium aggregate expenditure and equilibrium aggregate output change as a result of a decrease in investment by $20 million?

• A) AE line shifts down, increasing equilibrium output and equilibrium expenditure.
• B) AE line shifts up, increasing equilibrium output and equilibrium expenditure.
• C) AE line shifts down, decreasing equilibrium output and equilibrium expenditure.
• D) AE line shifts down, increasing equilibrium output and decreasing equilibrium expenditure.

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