The Table Below Shows Data for Five Economies of Similar

question 7

Multiple Choice

The table below shows data for five economies of similar size.Real GDP is measured in billions of dollars.Assume that potential output for each economy is $340 billion.
TABLE 24-1
-Refer to Table 24-1.In which economy is there the most unused capacity?

• A)Economy A
• B)Economy B
• C)Economy C
• D)Economy D
• E)Economy E

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Definitions:

Long-Run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a long period, accounting for adjustments in all factors of production.

Short-Run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the amount that producers are willing to supply, over a short period.

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced by a firm, industry, or economy in a given time period.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the variable cost of producing each unit.