QUESTION 7 Explain why the AD curve slopes downwards using the interest rate effect (that is, why does investment fall when prices rise)? Use the loanable funds as well as the Price-Output graphs to explain your answer.
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The AD curve represents the relationship between the aggregate price level and the quantity of real GDP demanded in an economy. It slopes downwards because of the interest rate effect. Show more…
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