Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134078779
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 2.1P
To determine
Actual investment versus the planned investment.
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Explain why investment (I) varies more from year-to-year than consumption (C).
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b) A decline in the real interest rate.
c) An increase in the rate of population growth.
d) An increase in the Federal personal income tax.
Explain how each of the following will affect the consumption and saving schedules (as they relate to GDP) or the investment schedule, other things equal:a. A large increase in the value of real estate, including private houses.
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