If a Short-Run Equilibrium Occurs at a Level of Output

question 81

Multiple Choice

If a short-run equilibrium occurs at a level of output below the natural rate, then in the transition to the long run prices will ______ and output will ______.

• A) increase; increase
• B) decrease; decrease
• C) increase; decrease
• D) decrease; increase

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Definitions:

Call

A contract that grants the holder the ability, though not the requirement, to purchase a certain quantity of an underlying asset at a predetermined price before a specified deadline.

Exercise Price

The set price at which an option's holder has the right to purchase (call) or sell (put) the underlying asset.

Stock Price

indicates the current price at which a share of a company can be bought or sold on a stock exchange.

Issue Value

The price at which a new issue of securities is offered for sale to the public or the nominal value of a security at the time of its issuance.