Describe the policy mix that would result in each of the follow- ing situations. a. The interest rate decreases, investment increases, and the change in aggregate output is indeterminate. b. Aggregate output increases, and the interest rate change is indeterminate. c. The interest rate increases, investment decreases, and the change in aggregate output is indeterminate.

Describe the policy mix that would result in each of the follow- ing situations. a. The interest rate decreases, investment increases, and the change in aggregate output is indeterminate. b. Aggregate output increases, and the interest rate change is indeterminate. c. The interest rate increases, investment decreases, and the change in aggregate output is indeterminate.

Exploring Economics

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Chapter22: Aggregate Demand And Aggregate Supply

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