Suppose the Economy Is in Long-Run Equilibrium

question 98

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium.Concerns about pollution cause the government to significantly restrict the production of electricity.At the same time,the value of the dollar falls.In the short-run we would expect

• A)real GDP will rise and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.
• B)real GDP will fall and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.
• C)the price level will rise, and real GDP might rise, fall, or stay the same.
• D)the price level will fall, and real GDP might rise, fall, or stay the same.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The overall earnings of a firm once expenses and taxes are subtracted from its total revenue.

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Foreign Currency

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