Which of the Following Events Will Increase Short-Run Aggregate Supply

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events will increase short-run aggregate supply?

• A) an advance in technology
• B) an increase in resource prices
• C) an increase in the natural unemployment rate
• D) an increase in foreign income

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Definitions:

Total Expenses

The sum of all costs and expenses incurred by a business during a specific period, including operating expenses and cost of goods sold.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly linked to the production of specific goods or services.

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as utilities, maintenance, and management expenses, not directly tied to production volumes.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been deducted from total revenue, reflecting the actual earnings.