In the Short Run,the Aggregate Supply Curve Has a Positive

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the short run,the aggregate supply curve has a positive slope because,as the price level rises,producers can

• A)accumulate inventories.
• B)charge a higher price sufficient to cover their higher unit costs.
• C)experience rising factor prices.
• D)produce less in response to falling profits.
• E)increase output at unchanged unit costs.

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial metric, calculated as net income divided by revenue, that indicates the percentage of sales that exceeds the costs of goods sold.

Return on Investment

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing net profit by the cost of the investment.

Sales to Investment

A ratio that measures the efficiency of a firm in generating sales from its investments in assets.

Salaries

Regular payments made to employees for their services, typically expressed as an annual amount but paid in intervals (e.g., monthly or biweekly).