Discussion 7

The basic aggregate demand and aggregate supply curve model helps explain A) fluctuations in real GDP and the price level. B) long-term growth. C) price fluctuations in an individual market. D) output fluctuations in an individual market.

Because of the slope of the aggregate demand curve, we can say that A) a decrease in the price level leads to a lower level of real GDP demanded. B) an increase in the price level leads to no change in the level of real GDP demanded. C) a decrease in the price level leads to a higher level of real GDP demanded. D) an increase in the price level leads to a higher level of real GDP demanded.

Which of the following best describes the "wealth effect"? A) When the price level falls, the real value of household wealth falls. B) When the price level falls, the nominal value of household wealth falls. C) When the price level falls, the nominal value of household wealth rises. D) When the price level falls, the real value of household wealth rises.

The "interest rate effect" can be described as an increase in the price level that raises the interest rate and chokes off A) government spending. B) government spending and unplanned investment. C) investment and consumption spending. D) net exports.

The international trade effect states that A) an increase in the price level will raise net exports. B) an increase in the price level will lower net exports. C) an increase in the price level will raise exports. D) an increase in the price level will lower imports.