The Misperceptions Theory of Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve Says That

question 19

Multiple Choice

The misperceptions theory of short-run aggregate supply curve says that quantity of output will decrease if the price level

• A)​decreases by more than expected so that firms believe the relative price of their output has decreased.
• B)​decreases by more than expected so that firms believe the relative price of their output has increased.
• C)​decreases by less than expected so that firms believe the relative price of their output has decreased.
• D)​decreases by less than expected so that firms believe the relative price of their output has increased.

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