If the Short-Run Phillips Curve Were Stable,which of the Following

question 36

Multiple Choice

If the short-run Phillips curve were stable,which of the following would be unusual?

• A)an increase in government spending and a fall in unemployment
• B)an increase in inflation and a decrease in output
• C)a decrease in the inflation rate and a rise in the unemployment rate
• D)a decrease in the money supply and a rise in the unemployment rate.

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Perfectly Price Discriminate

A pricing strategy where a seller charges the maximum possible price for each unit consumed that the buyer is willing to pay.

Output

Output refers to the total amount of goods and services produced by a company, industry, or economy within a given period.

Profit-Maximizing Price

The optimal selling price for a product or service that allows a company to achieve the highest possible profit.