Under the assumption of rational expectations, people's expectations about the economy are an important determinant of

A. the long-run aggregate supply curve.
B. the short-run aggregate supply curve.
C. the short-run aggregate demand curve.
D. the long-run aggregate demand curve.


Answer: B

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