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Aggregate Demand Curve

The aggregate demand curve is the graphical representation of the aggregate demand function, plotted on a diagram with aggregate demand (AD) on the vertical axis and national income or output (Y) on the horizontal axis. In the multiplier model, this curve is a straight line with a positive vertical intercept representing autonomous demand. Its slope is positive but less than 1, making it flatter than the 45-degree equilibrium line, which reflects that only a fraction of any additional income is spent.

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