The Benefit Foregone by Not Choosing an Alternative Course of Action

question 69

True/False

The benefit foregone by not choosing an alternative course of action is known as an opportunity cost.

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Definitions:

Long-run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation indicating that in the long-term, there is no trade-off between inflation and unemployment, implying that the curve is vertical.

Phillips Curve

A theory suggesting an inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the unemployment rate in an economy over the short run.

Monetary Policies

Actions undertaken by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve, to influence the availability and cost of money and credit to help promote national economic goals.

Fiscal Policies

Government policies regarding taxation and spending that are used to influence the economy.