Q22 · Practice questionComplex familiar1 mark
QUESTION 22
Lower interest rates raise housing values. Owners feel wealthier and increase spending even though current wages are unchanged. This illustrates the
(A)
automatic-stabiliser mechanism.
(B)
wealth channel.
(C)
tax-revenue channel.
(D)
import-leakage multiplier only.
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer B
Answer
B
Working
Changes in asset values affect perceived wealth and potentially collateral, influencing spending. Current income need not change for a wealth-channel response.
Marking criteria
- Select B. [1 mark]
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