Suppose Canada's Economy Is in a Long-Run Equilibrium with Real

question 76

Multiple Choice

Suppose Canada's economy is in a long-run equilibrium with real GDP equal to potential output.Now suppose there is a decrease in the Canadian price of all imported raw materials.In the short run,________.In the long run,________.

• A)real GDP and the price level both fall; real GDP is below its original level with a lower price level
• B)real GDP and the price level both rise; real GDP is above its original level with a higher price level
• C)real GDP and the price level both rise; real GDP returns to its original level with a higher price level
• D)real GDP rises and the price level falls; real GDP and the price level return to their original levels
• E)real GDP falls and the price level rises; real GDP is below its original level with a higher price level

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Definitions:

FICA-OASDI

Federal Insurance Contributions Act - Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, a U.S. payroll tax that funds Social Security and is shared between employers and employees.

Cumulative Earnings

The total amount of money earned by an employee since the start of employment or over a specific accounting period before deductions.

Federal Income Tax

Government-imposed earnings tax for entities operating within the United States, calculated based on income brackets.