Multiple Choice
In order for the aggregate demand (AD) curve to be downward-sloping,
A) there has to be an inverse relationship between the real interest rate and real GDP and a positive relationship between inflation and the real interest rate.
B) there has to be a positive relationship between the real interest rate and real GDP and a negative relationship between inflation and the real interest rate.
C) there has to be an inverse relationship between the real interest rate and real GDP and an inverse relationship between inflation and the real interest rate.
D) there has to be a positive relationship between the real interest rate and real GDP and a positive relationship between inflation and the real interest rate.
E) there has to be an inverse relationship between the real interest rate and real GDP but there cannot be a relationship between inflation and the real interest rate.
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