With a Cost Shock, a Large Decrease in Output Relative

question 142

Multiple Choice

With a cost shock, a large decrease in output relative to the increase in the price level would occur if the ________ curve is relatively ________.

• A) AS; flat
• B) AS; steep
• C) AD; flat
• D) AD; steep

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Definitions:

Simple Annualized Yield

A calculation of investment earnings that does not account for compounding within the year, expressed as an annual rate.

Effective (Annualized) Yield

The effective, or annualized yield, calculates the return on an investment by taking into account the effect of compounding interest over a one-year period.

Quarterly Compounding

The process of calculating interest and adding it to the principal sum of a loan or deposit on a quarterly basis.

Effective Rate

The interest rate on a loan or investment, adjusted for the effect of compounding over a given period.