An Increase in the Actual Price Level Does Not Shift

question 20

True/False

An increase in the actual price level does not shift the short-run aggregate supply curve, but an expected increase in the price level shifts the short-run aggregate supply curve to the left.

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Definitions:

Percentage Change

A mathematical calculation that shows how much a quantity has increased or decreased as a proportion of its previous value, often expressed as a percentage.

National Income

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's economy over a specific period, including income from abroad, and serving as a measure of economic health.

Indirect Business Taxes

Indirect business taxes are taxes levied on goods and services rather than on income or profits, such as sales tax or value-added tax.

Investment

The allocation of resources, usually financial, into assets with the expectation of generating future profit or income.