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:

Island Arcs

Curved chains of volcanic islands that form along subduction zones at the edges of tectonic plates in the ocean.

Continental Rifts

Areas where the Earth's crust is stretching and splitting apart, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

Felsic

Refers to igneous rocks that are rich in silica and light in color, including granite and rhyolite.

Mafic Magma

Refers to a type of magma that is rich in magnesium and iron, characterized by its dark color and low viscosity.