The New Keynesian Sticky-Price Theory Suggests That an Unexpected Fall

question 44

True/False

The new Keynesian sticky-price theory suggests that an unexpected fall in the price level leaves some firms with higher-than-desired prices because of menu costs, causing sales to be depressed and inducing the firms to increase the quantity of goods and services they produce.

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