Suppose the Economy Is in Long-Run Equilibrium

question 133

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium. In a short span of time, there is a large influx of skilled immigrants, a major new discovery of oil, and a major new technological advance in electricity production. In the short run, what would we expect to happen?

• A)The price level will rise, and real GDP will fall.
• B)The price level will fall, and real GDP to rise.
• C)The price level and real GDP will both stay the same.
• D)The price level and real GDP will both fall.

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Definitions:

Drop-In-The-Bucket Problem

A problem intrinsic to public goods: The good or service is usually so costly that its provision generally does not depend on whether any single person pays.

Public Goods

Goods or services that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they are freely available to all and used by one person does not reduce availability to others.

Positive Externality

A benefit received by a third party resulting from an economic transaction in which they were not involved.

Public Good

An offering of goods or services to society's members at no cost, supplied by the government or private parties, aiming not to generate profit.