Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 15

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Figure: Economic Adjustments
-(Figure: Economic Adjustments) Look at the figure Economic Adjustments. Assume that the economy is at point b. The effect of a decrease in the money supply is represented by a shift of the _____ curve to _____.

• A)SRAS₁; SRAS₂
• B)SRAS₂; SRAS₁
• C)AD₁; AD₂
• D)AD₂; AD₁

Understand the difference between normative and positive economic statements.

Recognize the role and importance of assumptions in economic theories.

Identify the challenges of applying the scientific method to economics due to the unpredictable nature of human behavior.

Calculate and interpret the slope of budget lines in various economic scenarios.

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