The Menu Cost Theory States That

question 50

Multiple Choice

The menu cost theory states that

• A)prices are not fully flexible because it is costly for firms to change prices every time there is a demand change.
• B)economic agents quickly learn the likely responses of the Fed to changes in unemployment.
• C)wages depend on the productivity of workers.
• D)the economy is characterized by perfect competition.

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