If the Expected Price Level Exceeds the Actual Price Level

question 88

Multiple Choice

If the expected price level exceeds the actual price level,

• A)firms increase production in the short run
• B)firms decrease production in the short run
• C)firms maintain production in the short run but increase prices
• D)firms maintain production in the short run but decrease prices
• E)firms increase production and raise prices in the short run

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