Suppose the Economy Is in Long-Run Equilibrium

question 4

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium.If there is a sharp increase in the minimum wage as well as an increase in pessimism about future business conditions,then we would expect that in the short run,real GDP will

• A)rise and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.In the long run, the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same but real GDP will be unaffected.
• B)fall and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.In the long run, the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same but real GDP will be unaffected.
• C)rise and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.In the long run, the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same but real GDP will be lower.
• D)fall and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.In the long run, the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same but real GDP will be lower.

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Definitions:

Support Department Costs

The expenses associated with departments that do not directly produce goods or services but are necessary for the operation of the business, such as HR and IT departments.

Total Janitorial Department Cost

The complete expenses associated with maintaining and cleaning a facility, attributed to the janitorial department.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business minus any costs of completion, transportation, and selling.

Split-Off Point

The stage in a production process where multiple products become separately identifiable, and decisions regarding further processing or disposal can be made.