Exhibit 20A-1  Policy Alternatives Assume That the Economy Depicted in Panel

question 204

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 20A-1  Policy Alternatives Assume that the economy depicted in Panel (b) of Exhibit 20A-1 is in short-run equilibrium where AD₁ equals SRAS₁. Keynesian theory argues:

• A) nominal wages will fall as long as employment remains above the natural level of unemployment.
• B) lower wages will result in a shift from SRAS₁ to SRAS₂.
• C) long-run equilibrium will be established at Y_p and P₁.
• D) government intervention must shift AD₁ rightward to AD₂.

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Definitions:

Barriers To Entry

Factors that make it difficult for new firms to enter a market, such as high startup costs, strict regulations, or strong brand loyalty for existing products.

Industry Growth

The rate at which a specific industry expands its capacity, production, or market size over a period.

Buyer Power

The influence and negotiating power that consumers or purchasing agents have over sellers in an economic marketplace.

Decrease Buyer Power

Strategies or market conditions that reduce the negotiation leverage of buyers, enhancing the seller's position.