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A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/33 · May/June 2017 · Q191 Mark

It has been observed that increased growth in consumer spending results in an increase in investment by firms. Which principle of macroeconomic theory explains this relationship?

  1. (a)It has been observed that increased growth in consumer spending results in an increase in investment by firms. Which principle of macroeconomic theory explains this relationship? A the accelerator B the liquidity trap C the marginal efficiency of capital D the multiplier[1]

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  1. [1] Answer: A

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Topic
The macroeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Structured question, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Economics, May/June 2017 Paper 3 Variant 3, question 19.

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