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

question 23

Multiple Choice

The sticky-wage theory of the short-run aggregate supply curve says that when the price level is lower than expected,

• A)production is more profitable and employment rises.
• B)production is more profitable and employment falls.
• C)production is less profitable and employment rises.
• D)production is less profitable and employment falls.

Grasp the concepts of crowding in and crowding out in the context of government spending and private investment.

Recognize the role of discretionary fiscal policy in budget deficits during various economic conditions.

Understand the effects of U.S interest rates and public debt on the economy and the federal budget.

Realize the significance of managing the costs of servicing federal debt to sustain deficits.

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