To Determine Short-Run Equilibrium in the Economy, We Use an Aggregate

question 101

Multiple Choice

To determine short-run equilibrium in the economy, we use an aggregate supply curve that is:

• A)downward-sloping.
• B)vertical.
• C)upward-sloping.
• D)horizontal.
• E)parabolic.

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