Economics Chapter 23: Aggregate Expenditure
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What is the typical size of the multiplier in the real world?

  • 2 (correct)
  • 4
  • 3
  • 1

What happens to equilibrium output when planned saving increases from S0 to S1?

  • It increases to 500
  • It increases to 700
  • It remains unchanged
  • It decreases to 300 (correct)

Which factor does NOT contribute to a reduction in the size of the multiplier?

  • Import levels
  • Tax payments depending on income
  • Consumer spending habits (correct)
  • Price level considerations

Which of the following describes the situation known as the 'Paradox of Thrift'?

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What condition must be met for equilibrium to be restored in the multiplier equation?

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What is the equilibrium aggregate output (income) indicated in the data provided?

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At what aggregate output level does unplanned inventory change equal zero?

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How does planned aggregate expenditure (AE) relate to aggregate output in terms of equilibrium?

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What is the relationship between savings (S) and investment (I) in determining equilibrium?

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What occurs when planned aggregate expenditure is less than aggregate output?

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What is the formula used to derive the planned aggregate expenditure function?

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At an aggregate output of 600, what is the change in inventory?

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What does the point where the planned aggregate expenditure function crosses the 45° line represent?

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What is the primary purpose of the Save More Tomorrow Plans?

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What could result from a firm overestimating sales during a period?

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How does an increase in interest rates typically affect planned investment spending?

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Which of the following best describes planned aggregate expenditure?

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What term did Keynes use to describe the emotional influences on entrepreneurs regarding investment decisions?

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Under what condition does equilibrium in the macroeconomic goods market occur?

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What does a planned investment schedule typically illustrate regarding interest rates?

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What influences a firm's decision on how much to invest, according to the content?

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What does Output Y refer to in the context of economic analysis?

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What does the consumption function represent in Keynesian economics?

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In the equation C = a + bY, what does 'b' represent?

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What is the marginal propensity to save (MPS)?

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What does the term 'aggregate saving' refer to?

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Which of the following statements about the consumption function is true?

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What does the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) indicate?

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In the context of Keynes's theory, what is true about 'C' in the equation C = a + bY?

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What is the definition of aggregate output?

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What does the term aggregate income refer to?

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Which statement best describes the relationship between aggregate output and aggregate income?

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What are the principles of the Keynesian theory of consumption primarily centered around?

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What distinguishes planned investment from actual investment?

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How does the interest rate affect planned investment?

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What is the multiplier effect in economics?

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What is the formula for deriving the multiplier?

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What is the condition for aggregate output to equal planned aggregate expenditure?

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At what level of output does saving equal planned investment according to the provided economic model?

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If planned spending is less than output, what will firms do to reach equilibrium?

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What effect does an increase in planned investment have on the equilibrium output?

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What is indicated by the term 'multiplier' in economic terms?

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How does the slope of the planned aggregate expenditure line affect the multiplier?

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What happened to General Motors' Silverado inventory during the economic downturn?

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What typically happens to inventory turns for firms during a recession?

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Flashcards

Aggregate Output

Total value of goods and services produced in an economy during a specific period.

Aggregate Income

Total income earned by all factors of production (like labor and capital) in an economy during a specific period.

Aggregate Expenditure

The total amount of spending planned in an economy.

Keynesian Theory of Consumption

Keynesian theory suggests that a person's current income directly impacts their consumption spending.

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Planned Investment

Refers to the amount of investment that businesses intend to undertake.

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Actual Investment

The actual amount of investment that takes place in an economy, regardless of initial plans.

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Equilibrium Output

The level of output where aggregate expenditure equals aggregate output (or income).

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Multiplier

A concept that shows how a small initial change in spending can lead to a larger change in equilibrium output.

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Consumption Function

The relationship between consumption and income. It shows how much people spend at different levels of income.

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Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)

The fraction of a change in income that is consumed. It measures how much of an additional dollar is spent.

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Aggregate Saving (S)

The part of income that is not spent. It represents the amount saved.

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Marginal Propensity to Save (MPS)

The fraction of a change in income that is saved. It measures how much of an additional dollar is saved.

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Identity

A statement that is always true by definition. It's a fundamental truth.

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C = a + bY

An equation representing the relationship between consumption and income. It's used to predict spending patterns.

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Output (Y)

The total amount of goods and services produced in an economy. It's the measure of output, not just money circulating.

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The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money

The classic book by John Maynard Keynes that laid the foundation for modern macroeconomics.

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Inventory

The amount of goods a firm has available for sale.

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Planned Investment (I)

The planned additions to capital stock and inventory by firms.

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Planned Aggregate Expenditure (AE)

The total amount that an economy plans to spend in a given period.

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Aggregate Output (Y)

Total output or production of an economy in a given period.

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Equilibrium

The level of output where there is no tendency for change in the economy.

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Planned Investment Schedule

The relationship between the interest rate and the level of planned investment spending, showing that higher interest rates tend to reduce planned investment.

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Animal Spirits

The psychological factors and emotions of entrepreneurs that influence their investment decisions.

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Paradox of thrift

A situation where an increase in planned saving leads to a decrease in equilibrium output and no change in actual saving. This contradicts the common intuition that increased saving leads to increased income.

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Planned Aggregate Expenditure

The total amount of spending planned in an economy, including consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.

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Planned Aggregate Expenditure Schedule

Shows the relationship between planned aggregate expenditure and the level of output (income)

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Unplanned Decrease In Inventory

When planned aggregate expenditure is greater than output (or income), businesses will experience an unplanned decrease in inventory. This means they sold more than they expected.

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Unplanned Increase In Inventory

When planned aggregate expenditure is less than output (or income), businesses will experience an unplanned increase in inventory. This means they sold less than they expected.

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Saving/Investment Approach to Equilibrium

The process in the economy where saving and planned investment are equal. This ultimately leads to equilibrium output.

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Equilibrium in Macroeconomics

The situation when the total value of goods and services produced in an economy (aggregate output) is exactly equal to the total planned spending in that economy (aggregate expenditure).

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Planned Saving (S)

The total amount of saving that households and businesses plan to do in an economy.

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Unplanned Inventory Reductions

A situation occurs when actual spending, as measured by sales, is less than planned spending.

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Unplanned Inventory Increases

A situation occurs when actual spending, as measured by sales, is more than spending.

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Output > Planned Expenditure

A situation where the amount of output produced in an economy is greater than the total planned spending.

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Output < Planned Expenditure

A situation where the amount of output produced in an economy is less than the total planned spending.

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The Multiplier Effect

The ratio of the change in equilibrium output to a change in an exogenous variable, such as investment. It shows how much output changes in response to a change in spending.

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Study Notes

Chapter 23: Aggregate Expenditure and Equilibrium Output

  • Aggregate output (income) (Y) is a combined term that signifies the exact equality between aggregate output (production) and aggregate income during a specific period.
  • Aggregate output encompasses the total quantity of goods and services generated (or supplied) within an economy during a given period.
  • Aggregate income represents the aggregate amount of income earned by every factor of production over a specific timeframe.
  • In a given period, aggregate output and income remain equal.

Keynesian Theory of Consumption

  • In Keynes's "The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money," current income is the prime determinant of consumption levels.
  • The consumption function illustrates the relationship between consumption and income.
  • A consumption function, specific to an individual household, demonstrates the level of consumption at various income levels for that household.
  • The aggregate consumption function, on a larger scale, demonstrates the level of total consumption at different levels of aggregate income. The upward slope indicates that higher income levels correspond to elevated consumption.
  • Consumption and income have a positive correlation. For every additional unit of income a consumer receives, a fraction or part of that income will contribute to consumption spending.
  • The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) signifies the proportion of a change in income that is used for consumption. The MPC is also the slope of the consumption function.
  • Saving (S) is the portion of aggregate income that's not consumed. Saving (S) = Income (Y) - Consumption (C).
  • Marginal propensity to save (MPS) is the fraction of a change in income saved. MPC + MPS = 1

Planned Investment and Actual Investment

  • Inventory refers to the stock of goods held by firms awaiting sale.
  • Planned investment (I) represents planned additions to capital stock and inventory.
  • Actual investment encompasses the actual amount of investment incurred, including unplanned changes in inventory levels.
  • If a firm drastically overestimates the amount of sales, the unsold inventory will surpass anticipated levels.

Planned Investment and the Interest Rate

  • An increase in the interest rate (r), holding all other factors constant, tends to reduce planned investment spending.
  • A decline in the interest rate makes borrowing less expensive, thus encouraging more investment projects.

Other Determinants of Planned Investment

  • Investment decisions depend on expected future sales.
  • Entrepreneurs' optimism or pessimism about the economic outlook significantly impacts investment decisions.
  • Keynes employed the term "animal spirits" to describe the emotional factors influencing entrepreneurs' behavior.

Determination of Equilibrium Output (Income)

  • Equilibrium occurs when there's no tendency for change in the macroeconomic goods market. It's reached when planned aggregate expenditure (AE) is equal to aggregate output (Y).
  • Planned aggregate expenditure (AE) is the overall amount the economy intends to spend in a certain period. AE = C + I (consumption + planned investment).
  • The equilibrium condition can be expressed as Y = C + I.

The Multiplier

  • The multiplier is the ratio between a change in equilibrium output to a change in an exogenous variable.
  • An exogenous variable remains unchanged irrespective of the changes in the overall economy.
  • The slope of the planned aggregate expenditure line dictates the size of the multiplier. A steeper slope results in a larger multiplier effect.

Multiplier Equation

  • The multiplier is calculated as 1 / (1 - MPC) or 1 / MPS.

Adjustment to Equilibrium

  • Firms react to unplanned changes in inventory by adjusting output.
  • If unplanned inventory declines, firms boost production to reach equilibrium; otherwise, production falls to reconcile with equilibrium.

The Paradox of Thrift

  • Increased thriftiness can lead to a decline in overall output and income.

Other Determinants of Consumption

  • Consumption choices are also influenced by factors such as wealth, interest rates, and expectations about the future.

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Explore the concepts of aggregate output and income as discussed in Chapter 23. Understand how these terms relate to the equilibrium output within an economy. Additionally, delve into the Keynesian Theory of Consumption and its implications on spending behavior based on current income.

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