In the Short Run, Which of the Following Is Not

question 122

Multiple Choice

In the short run, which of the following is not correct?

• A)Increasing the money supply increases the demand for goods and services.
• B)Increasing the money supply encourages firms to hire more workers.
• C)Lowering the money supply leads to a higher level of unemployment.
• D)Policies that encourage higher employment will also induce a lower rate of inflation.

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Definitions:

Expected Growth Rate

The anticipated rate at which a company, asset, or investment is expected to grow over a certain period.

Residual Claims

Claims holding a lower priority than other debt obligations, which are entitled to the income or assets of a corporation after all other obligations have been met.

Common Shares

Equity ownership units in a corporation, entitling holders to dividends and voting rights.

Efficient Markets Hypothesis

The theory that all available information is already reflected in stock prices, implying that it is impossible to consistently achieve higher returns.