The Shape of the Short Run Aggregate Supply Curve Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The shape of the short run aggregate supply curve is generally believed to be

• A) a decreasing function of the price level
• B) an increasing function of the interest rate
• C) an increasing function of the price level
• D) vertical
• E) backward-bending

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