Suppose the Economy Is in Long-Run Equilibrium

question 63

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium. Concerns about pollution cause the government to significantly restrict the production of electricity. At the same time, there is a sharp decline in the stock market. What would we expect to happen in the short run?

• A) Real GDP will rise, and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.
• B) Real GDP will fall, and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.
• C) The price level will rise, and real GDP might rise, fall, or stay the same.
• D) The price level will fall, and real GDP might rise, fall, or stay the same.

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