The Horizontal Segment of the Aggregate Supply Curve

question 68

Multiple Choice

The horizontal segment of the aggregate supply curve:

• A) shows that real GDP can increase only by affecting the economy's price level.
• B) shows that real GDP can increase without affecting the economy's price level.
• C) depicts a positive relationship between real GDP and the price level.
• D) depicts a negative relationship between real GDP and the price level.
• E) marks the full-employment level of real GDP.

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Definitions:

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