Using the saving-investment approach, which of the following describes an equilibrium condition of GDP?
A. I = X ? IM
B. S = X ? IM
C. I = S + (X ? IM)
D. S = I + (X ? IM)
Answer: D
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A sudden rise in the market demand in a competitive industry leads to
a. A short run market equilibrium price higher than the original equilibrium b. A market equilibrium lower than the short run price c. Entry of new firms into the market d. All of the above