In the Medium Run, a Price Increase Combined with a Decrease

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the medium run, a price increase combined with a decrease in the unemployment rate is most likely the result of

• A)an adverse supply shock
• B)an adverse supply shock followed by restrictive monetary policy
• C)a favorable supply shock
• D)a decrease in money supply
• E)expansionary fiscal or monetary policy

Distinguish between explicit and implicit costs and their relevance to economic and accounting profits.

Explain the impact of diminishing marginal product on cost curves.

Identify the components of total costs in production.

Understand the concept of opportunity costs and their role in decision-making.

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