Suppose That Prices Are Sticky in the Short-Run

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose that prices are sticky in the short-run. Which of the following best describes the economy's response to a positive demand shock?

• A) Firms' inventories will increase, causing them to cut production. Ultimately, real GDP will decrease and unemployment will increase.
• B) Firms' inventories will decrease, causing them to increase production. Ultimately, real GDP will increase and unemployment will decrease.
• C) Firms' inventories will increase, causing them to cut production. Ultimately, real GDP will increase and unemployment will increase.
• D) Firms' inventories will increase, causing them to cut production. Ultimately, real GDP will decrease and unemployment will decrease.

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Definitions:

Investment Sale

The process of selling securities or assets with the aim of generating returns such as capital gains or income.

Parent Company

A corporation that owns enough voting stock in another corporation to control its board of directors and therefore its policies and management.

Subsidiary

A company that is controlled by another entity, known as the parent company, through ownership of more than half of its voting stock or through other means.

Consolidated Net Income

The total profit of a parent company and its subsidiaries after all expenses, including those of subsidiary companies, are subtracted.