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The accelerator assumes ?

Correct answer: C. There is a constant relationship between net investment and the rate of change of output

  • A. The marginal propensity to consume is constant
  • B. The economy is at full employment
  • C. There is a constant relationship between net investment and the rate of change of output
  • D. The multiplier is constant

Explanation

The accelerator principle links net investment to changes in output, so a constant relationship between the two is its central assumption. It explains why faster output growth induces more investment.

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