Suppose the Full Employment Level of Real Output (Q)for a Hypothetical

question 17

Multiple Choice

Suppose the full employment level of real output (Q) for a hypothetical economy is $500,the price level (P) initially is 100,and prices and wages are flexible both upward and downward.Use the following short-run aggregate supply schedules to answer the question. Refer to the information given.If the price level unexpectedly increases from 100 to 125,the level of real output in the short run will:

• A) rise from $500 to $560.
• B) fall from $500 to $440.
• C) fall from $560 to $500.
• D) rise from $440 to $500.

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Definitions:

Government Purchases

Expenditures made by the government for goods and services that are consumed by the public or that have a direct impact on the economy's aggregate demand.

Inflation Rate

The speed at which the overall price level of goods and services increases, leading to a decrease in the value of money.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and willing to work.

Stagflation

Stagflation is an economic condition characterized by slow economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation, presenting a challenging scenario for policy response.