Which of the following occurs when an expansionary gap is closed in the long run by the action of firms?
What will be an ideal response?
Output decreases, and the price level increases.
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The price level in the economy between 2014 and 2015 rose from 100 to 105. Between 2015 and 2016, the price level rose from 105 to 110.25. How does the short-run Phillips curve predict the unemployment rate will change as a result?
A) The unemployment rate will decrease since inflation decreased. B) The unemployment rate would not change since there is no change in the rate of inflation. C) The unemployment rate will increase since inflation increased. D) The unemployment rate will decrease since inflation increased.
Which of the following statements presents inaccurate information about the early U.S. labor movement?
a. Courts in the early 19th century often found unions guilty of conspiracy. b. Unskilled factory workers were the primary beneficiaries of early labor gains. c. In the 1820s and 1830s, small craft societies began to coalesce to form larger unions. d. Early unions experimented with collective bargaining, strikes and closed shops.
Most countries export and import goods, not services
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Figure 3-12
In , suppose D1 and S1 indicate initial conditions in the market for ice cream. Which of the following changes would tend to shift this market from D1 to D2?
a.
an increase in the price of milk, an ingredient used to produce ice cream
b.
an increase in the price of frozen yogurt, a substitute for ice cream
c.
a decrease in the price of sugar, an ingredient used to produce ice cream
d.
a decrease in consumer income