Which of the Following Would Cause the Short-Run Aggregate Supply

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause the short-run aggregate supply curve to shift leftward?

• A)a drop in energy prices
• B)a drop in the actual price level
• C)workers opting for more leisure time and less time on the job
• D)new investment spending that is greater than depreciation of the capital stock
• E)a technological breakthrough with widespread practical applications that occurs in the microcomputer industry

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Definitions:

Child-Staff Ratio

The child-staff ratio is the number of children assigned to each staff member in a childcare setting, affecting the quality of care and supervision.

After-School Program

Structured programs provided for children and adolescents outside of school hours, offering educational, recreational, and developmental activities.

Well-Educated Staff

Employees who have received extensive formal education, including higher education degrees, and possess comprehensive knowledge in their field of work.

Physical Punishment

The use of physical force with the intention of causing a child to experience pain, but not injury, for the purpose of correction or control of the child's behavior.