FIGURE 23-3 -Refer to Figure 23-3.Which of the Following Statements Best Describes

question 60

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 23-3
-Refer to Figure 23-3.Which of the following statements best describes the supply side of Economy B?

• A)Unit costs are rising rapidly,but firms can produce more output by employing standby capacity and overtime labour,for example,with no increase in the price level.
• B)Firms are producing well below their capacity and are willing to produce more only if prices rise.
• C)Unit costs are rising rapidly as firms are producing beyond their capacity.Firms will produce more only if prices increase.
• D)Firms are producing well below their capacity and are willing to produce more output with no increase in price.
• E)Firms are not able to produce more output because there is no excess capacity in the economy.

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