An explanation for why the short-run aggregate supply curve is upward-sloping is because:

A. ?the quantity of real output supplied is inversely related to the aggregate supply curve.
B. ?nominal incomes are fixed.
C. ?the capital-output ratio is fixed.
D. ?an increase in price will increase the marginal aggregate output.?


Answer: B

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