The Aggregate Supply Curve Is Usually Assumed to Get Progressively

question 119

Multiple Choice

The aggregate supply curve is usually assumed to get progressively steeper at relatively higher levels of output because

• A)of increasing factor prices.
• B)of increasing productivity of the factors of production.
• C)of diminishing marginal productivity of the factors of production.
• D)of rising competition among price setters.
• E)of excess capacity at higher levels of output.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Valves

Heart valves located at the opening of the pulmonary artery that prevent backflow of blood into the right ventricle.

Aortic Valves

The valve in the heart that controls blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Hemorrhagic Shock

A condition of reduced tissue perfusion, inadequate oxygen supply to the cells, often a result of severe blood loss.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, typically measured in liters per minute.