Suppose That in a Month the Price of a Liter

question 238

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in a month the price of a liter of soda increases from $1 to $1.50. At the same time, the quantity of liters of soda supplied increases from 200 to 210. The price elasticity of supply for liters of soda calculated using the initial value formula) is:

• A)negative.
• B)inelastic.
• C)unitary elastic.
• D)elastic.

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Definitions:

Expansionary Gaps

Situations where actual GDP exceeds potential GDP, leading to inflationary pressure due to high demand.

Contractionary Gaps

Contractionary gaps occur when an economy’s actual output is lower than its potential output, often leading to unemployment and underutilized resources.

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for all goods and services within an economy at various price levels, in a given time period.

Expansionary Gap

A situation where the actual economic output exceeds the potential output, often leading to inflation.