The Sticky-Price Theory of the Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve Says

question 86

Multiple Choice

The sticky-price theory of the short-run aggregate supply curve says that if the price level rises by 5% and people were expecting it to rise by 2%,then firms have

• A)higher than desired prices,which leads to an increase in the aggregate quantity of goods and services supplied.
• B)higher than desired prices,which leads to a decrease in the aggregate quantity of goods and services supplied.
• C)lower than desired prices,which leads to an increase in the aggregate quantity of goods and services supplied.
• D)lower than desired prices,which leads to a decrease in the aggregate quantity of goods and services supplied.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Expenses directly linked to the manufacturing of a company's sold goods, comprising both material and workforce costs.

Raw Materials

The basic substances in their natural, modified, or semi-processed state, used as inputs to a production process for manufacturing goods.

Manufacturing Operations

Activities related to the production of goods, including the conversion of raw materials into finished products, often involving a combination of human labor, machinery, and technology.

Raw Materials Used

The basic materials and components that are consumed in the manufacturing process to produce finished goods.