When the Production Possibilities Curve Shifts Outward

question 41

Multiple Choice

When the production possibilities curve shifts outward,

• A) the long-run aggregate supply curve shifts to the left.
• B) the long-run aggregate supply curve is unchanged.
• C) the price level rises in the long run.
• D) the long-run aggregate supply curve shifts to the right.

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Definitions:

Temporary Accounts

Accounts that track transactions within a fiscal period and are reset to zero at the start of the next period, including revenues, expenses, and dividends.

Owner's Drawings

Withdrawals of a company's earnings by the owner for personal use, affecting the owner’s equity account in a separately held business.

Accumulated Depreciation

This accounts for the total depreciation expenses charged against a fixed asset since it was put into use, reflecting the decrease in value of the asset.

Income Summary

An account used in the closing process that summarizes revenues and expenses for a period, determining the net income or loss.