According to the accelerator theory, investment by firms is highly sensitive to changes in aggregate demand. Which combination of macroeconomic conditions is most likely to induce the strongest accelerator effect on investment in an economy?
| Rate of growth of consumer spending | Level of spare capacity in the economy | Real interest rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Falling | High | Low |
| B | Rising | Low | Low |
| C | Rising | High | High |
| D | Falling | Low | High |
A
B
C
D
222 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.2 How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, aggregate demand/aggregate supply analysis and related concepts, covering 2.2.1 The circular flow of income, 2.2.2 Aggregate demand and aggregate supply analysis, 2.2.3 The determinants of aggregate demand, 2.2.4 Aggregate demand and the level of economic activity, 2.2.5 Determinants of short-run aggregate supply, and 2.2.6 Determinants of long-run aggregate supply. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.