According to the accelerator principle, business investment is influenced most directly by changes in

Correct answer: B. The rate of change in aggregate output

  • A. The level of the money supply
  • B. The rate of change in aggregate output
  • C. The stock of foreign exchange reserves
  • D. The average level of consumer prices

Explanation

The accelerator principle links investment to changes in output or demand rather than merely to the existing level of output. Faster growth in sales can encourage firms to expand productive capacity, causing investment to rise.

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