In Figure 1 Above If the Economy Were at Y1

question 34

Multiple Choice

In Figure 1 above if the economy were at Y1 then we would expect there to be:

• A) a reduction in inventories.
• B) an increase in inventories.
• C) no change in inventories.
• D) an increase in consumption spending.

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