Suppose That There Is a Negative Aggregate Demand Shock and the Central

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Multiple Choice

Suppose that there is a negative aggregate demand shock and the central bank commits to an inflation rate target. But if the commitment is not credible,then

• A)the public's expected inflation will remain unchanged.
• B)the short-run aggregate supply curve will rise.
• C)economic contraction will be worse.
• D)all of the above.
• E)both B and C.

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Definitions:

Accounting Profit

The net income of a business as calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenues, following standard accounting principles.

Marginal Costs

The additional expense incurred from the creation of one extra unit of a product, essential in economic decision-making.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the cost of producing one more unit of a good.

Economic Profit

The difference between a firm's total revenues and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing a profit above the opportunity cost.