Assume That a $1

question 33

Multiple Choice

Assume that a $1.00 increase in exports increases GDP by $3.00, and a $1.00 increase in income increases import spending by $0.15. In this case, a $1,000 million increase in exports will increase net exports by

• A) $550 million.
• B) $700 million.
• C) $1,000 million.
• D) $1,350 million.

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Definitions:

Linear Relationship

A relationship between two variables where the change in one variable is proportional to the change in another variable.

Least Squares Method

A mathematical technique used in regression analysis to minimize the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Sum of Squares

A statistical measure that quantifies the total deviation of data points from their mean, often used in variance and standard deviation calculations.

Coefficient of Correlation

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.