Which of the Following Would Not Cause a Shift in the Short-Run

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not cause a shift in the short-run aggregate supply curve?

• A)a major technological advance
• B)a decrease in the real interest rate
• C)a decrease in the expected rate of inflation
• D)an increase in resource prices

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Definitions:

Consolidation Elimination

The process of removing internal transactions and balances between entities within a single group to prepare consolidated financial statements.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in affiliate companies where the investor has significant influence but not full control, typically between 20% and 50% ownership.

Subsidiary's Income

The earnings generated by a company that is more than 50% owned by another company, referred to as the parent company.

Straight Line Amortization

A method of writing off the cost of an intangible asset evenly over its useful life.