If a Short-Run Equilibrium Occurs at a Level of Output

question 81

Multiple Choice

If a short-run equilibrium occurs at a level of output below the natural rate, then in the transition to the long run prices will ______ and output will ______.

• A) increase; increase
• B) decrease; decrease
• C) increase; decrease
• D) decrease; increase

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