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Chapter 34, Problem 11PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
Expansionary fiscal policy, investment accelerator, and interest rate sensitivity to investment.
Subpart (b):
To determine
Expansionary fiscal policy, investment accelerator, and interest rate sensitivity to investment.
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