ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

AGGREGATE DEMAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following will occur as a result of an increase in the aggregate price level?
A
aggregate demand will increase
B
aggregate demand will decrease
C
there will be no change in aggregate demand or aggregate supply
D
aggregate supply will increase
E
aggregate supply will decrease
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As the price level rises, the wealth of the economy, as measured by the supply of money, declines in value because the purchasing power of money falls. As buyers become poorer, they reduce their purchases of all goods and services.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is A. A decrease in price level. Aggregate demand shifts favorably when the money supply increases and enable more consumer purchasing power.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aggregate demand increases with increase in investment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rising prices are typically an indicator that businesses should expand production to meet a higher level of aggregate demand. When demand increases amid constant supply, consumers compete for the goods available and, therefore, pay higher prices. This dynamic induces firms to increase output to sell more goods.

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