Pessimism Suppose the Economy Is in Long-Run Equilibrium. Then Because of of Corporate

question 62

Multiple Choice

Pessimism
Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium. Then because of corporate scandal, international tensions, and loss of confidence in policymakers, people become pessimistic regarding the future and retain that level of pessimism for some time.


-Refer to Optimism.Which curve shifts and in which direction?

• A)aggregate demand shifts right
• B)aggregate demand shifts left
• C)aggregate supply shifts right.
• D)aggregate supply shifts left.

---

Definitions:

Compounded Annually

Interest calculation method where the interest is added to the principal sum once a year, resulting in 'interest on interest.'

Present Value

The present valuation of a future financial sum or sequences of cash inflows, based on a specified rate of return.

Compounded Semi-annually

The process where interest is added to the principal of an investment or loan twice a year, resulting in interest earning interest.

RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan, a Canadian investment account for holding savings and investment assets, aimed at retirement planning.