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question 246

Multiple Choice

Figure 9.3 Alt text for Figure 9.3: In figure 9.3, a graph comparing real GDP and price level.
Long description for Figure 9.3: The x-axis is labelled, real GDP, with 0 at the vertex, and the y-axis is labelled, price level.2 lines are shown; SRAS1 and SRAS2.Line SRAS1 begins a little above the vertex and slopes up to the top right corner.Line SRAS2 follows the same slope as line SRAS1, but is plotted to the right.Points A and B are plotted on line SRAS1.Point A is near the left end of the line and point B is near the center of the line.
-Refer to Figure 9.3.Ceteris paribus, an increase in productivity would be represented by a movement from

• A)SRAS₁ to SRAS₂.
• B)SRAS₂ to SRAS₁.
• C)point A to point B.
• D)point B to point A.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

A condition in which a single firm can produce the entire output of a market at a lower cost than what it would be if there were multiple firms.

Socially Optimal Pricing

Pricing strategies aimed at maximizing societal welfare rather than corporate profits, emphasizing fairness and accessibility.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a product, important for decision-making in economics and business.

Fair-return Pricing

Pricing strategy aiming to set prices that are considered fair for consumers while allowing providers a reasonable profit.