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Suppose that in a wave of pessimism, housing prices fall by 10% across the entire economy. a. Has the stock

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Suppose that in a wave of pessimism, housing prices fall by 10% across the entire economy.
a. Has the stock of real assets of the economy changed?
b. Are individuals less wealthy?
c. Can you reconcile your answers to (a) and (b)?

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