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Aggregate Demand (AD)

AP Macro - 3.1

Aggregate demand (AD) is the total quantity of goods and services demanded at different price levels. AD = C + I + G + (X - M). The AD curve slopes downward because of the wealth effect, interest rate effect, and foreign trade effect.

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Aggregate Demand

Key Concepts to Understand

Question 1 of 4

When the domestic price level in a country falls, its goods become cheaper for foreigners to buy. This leads to an increase in what component of aggregate demand?

Consumption
Investment
Government Spending
Net Exports

Practice Questions: Test Your Understanding

Apply what you've learned with these practice questions. These questions test your understanding of the key concepts.

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following events would most likely cause the aggregate demand curve to shift to the right?

A decrease in household wealth
An increase in interest rates
An increase in expected future inflation
A decrease in government transfer payments
An appreciation of the domestic currency

Key Takeaways

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    Master the fundamentals: Understanding these core concepts is essential for success in AP Economics.
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    Practice makes perfect: Use the interactive exercises and practice questions to reinforce your understanding.