Question

In the aggregate expenditures model, equilibrium occurs if:


aggregate expenditures (AE) are greater than GDP.


aggregate expenditures (AE) are less than GDP.


there is no unplanned inventory depletion or accumulation.


consumption equals investment.

Answers

GPT-5 mini
There is no unplanned inventory depletion or accumulation.

Explanation: In the AE model equilibrium is when planned aggregate expenditures (AE) equal actual output (GDP). That implies AE = Y and therefore no unplanned changes in inventories. If AE > Y, inventories fall (unplanned depletion); if AE < Y, inventories rise (unplanned accumulation).