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waynest

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Suppose an increase in government spending occurs that is at least partially unexpected. Explain what effect this will have on stock prices.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Assume that investment does not depend on the interest rate. A reduction in the money supply will cause which of the following for this economy?
 
  A) no change in the interest rate
  B) no change in output
  C) a reduction in investment
  D) an increase in investment



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Answer to Question 1

Output rises and interest rates rise. Here, the effects are ambiguous. The rise in the interest rate will reduce stock prices while the increase in Y will increase them.

Answer to Question 2

B



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