China is one of the worldʹs largest exporters. As the worldʹs economies slipped into a worldwide recession in 2008, there was a __________Chinaʹs aggregate demand curve as Chinaʹs exports___________
A) movement upward along; increased
B) leftward shift of; decreased
C) rightward shift of; decreased
D) movement upward along; decreased

Question

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A worldwide recession would lead to a decrease in demand for goods and services, resulting in a leftward shift of China's aggregate demand curve. This would cause a decrease in China's exports, as indicated in option B. A movement upward along the aggregate demand curve would imply an increase in exports, which is not consistent with the context provided. A rightward shift of the aggregate demand curve would imply an increase in both exports and domestic demand, which is not consistent with a worldwide recession.

China Is One of the Worldʹs Largest Exporters