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Figure 8-3 Figure 8-3   -In Figure 8-3,the three curves are: A) (1) is long-run aggregate supply, (2) is short-run aggregate supply,and (3) is aggregate demand. B) (1) is aggregate demand, (2) is short-run aggregate supply,and (3) is long-run aggregate supply. C) (1) is short-run aggregate supply, (2) is long-run aggregate supply,and (3) is aggregate demand. D) (1) is long-run aggregate supply, (2) is aggregate demand,and (3) is short-run aggregate supply. -In Figure 8-3,the three curves are:


A) (1) is long-run aggregate supply, (2) is short-run aggregate supply,and (3) is aggregate demand.
B) (1) is aggregate demand, (2) is short-run aggregate supply,and (3) is long-run aggregate supply.
C) (1) is short-run aggregate supply, (2) is long-run aggregate supply,and (3) is aggregate demand.
D) (1) is long-run aggregate supply, (2) is aggregate demand,and (3) is short-run aggregate supply.

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If the Canadian dollar becomes stronger in international markets,consequences include


A) a decrease in net exports,a decrease in equilibrium real GDP,and a decrease in the price level.
B) an increase in net exports,an increase in equilibrium real GDP,and an increase in the price level.
C) an increase in equilibrium real GDP,an increase in the price level,and no change in net exports.
D) a decrease in the price level but an increase in equilibrium real GDP and net exports.

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Short run changes in the price level can affect real output because


A) supply curves of individual firms are upward sloping.
B) higher prices encourage technological change.
C) some production costs are relatively fixed.
D) the labour force increases as wages increase.

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In the short run,if the price level rises then the overall economy can temporarily produce beyond its nominal capacity.One reason for this is that


A) workers can be switched from counted to uncounted production.
B) existing capital equipment can be used more intensively.
C) wage rates rise almost simultaneously with the price level.
D) the unemployment rate usually rises dramatically along with the price level.

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OPEC's oil embargo of Canada in the 1970s was an example of


A) a demand shock that increased price levels.
B) a demand shock that decreased price levels.
C) a supply shock that increased price levels.
D) a supply shock that decreased price levels.

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________ takes place when aggregate supply increases.


A) Investment
B) Economic growth
C) Importing
D) Inflation

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Figure 8-5 Figure 8-5   -If the aggregate demand curve in Figure 8-5 is Dā‚‚,the economy will be experiencing A) recession B) boom C) recovery D) stagnation -If the aggregate demand curve in Figure 8-5 is Dā‚‚,the economy will be experiencing


A) recession
B) boom
C) recovery
D) stagnation

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The effect of an adverse demand shock is to


A) increase the level of aggregate demand.
B) cause prices to fall.
C) increase the firm's cost of producing at every level of output.
D) increase the level of employment.

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As the price level ,the short-run aggregate supply curve becomes increasingly steep.


A) increases
B) begins to level out.
C) shifts inward.
D) does not change.

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In the short run,an increase in the price level induces firms to expand production because


A) prices of inputs are held constant so the higher prices for their product implies that it is profitable to expand production.
B) each firm must keep its production level up to the level of its rivals,and some firms will expand production as the price level increases.
C) the higher prices allow the firm to hire more inputs by offering higher prices to the inputs,which increases productivity and profits.
D) they can increase profits by increasing maintenance costs.

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An increase in long- run aggregate supply could be caused by


A) greater regulatory impediments to business.
B) oil embargo in another country.
C) increased competition.
D) an increase in taxes.

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Figure 8-3 Figure 8-3   -Which point or points on Figure 8-3 illustrate an eventual long-run equilibrium? A) Point A B) Point B C) Point C D) Points A and C -Which point or points on Figure 8-3 illustrate an eventual long-run equilibrium?


A) Point A
B) Point B
C) Point C
D) Points A and C

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Short run changes in the ________ can affect real output because some production costs are relatively fixed.


A) aggregate supply
B) level of government spending
C) price level
D) the labour force

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Over the last twenty years,real GDP in the Canadian economy has increased and there has been inflation.This indicates that aggregate demand has ________ more than aggregate supply.


A) decreased
B) stagnated
C) increased
D) flattened

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In the ________,an increase in the price level induces firms to expand production because prices of inputs are held constant so the higher prices for their product implies that it is profitable to expand production.


A) short run
B) long run
C) medium run
D) inflationary period

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A long run equilibrium occurs at the intersection of the short-run aggregate supply curve and the


A) long-run aggregate supply curve.
B) Phillips curve.
C) planned aggregate expenditure curve.
D) investment demand curve

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Figure 8-1 Figure 8-1   -According to Figure 8-1,a decrease in aggregate demand between real GDP levels Q₁ and Qā‚€ A) would most likely result in some inflation. B) would not increase output since the economy is already working at full capacity. C) would have no effect on the price level. D) would cause price levels to fall. -According to Figure 8-1,a decrease in aggregate demand between real GDP levels Q₁ and Qā‚€


A) would most likely result in some inflation.
B) would not increase output since the economy is already working at full capacity.
C) would have no effect on the price level.
D) would cause price levels to fall.

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Figure 8-3 Figure 8-3   -According to Figure 8-3,what will the price level be in the new long-run equilibrium? A) 115 B) 110 C) 100 D) Less than 100 -According to Figure 8-3,what will the price level be in the new long-run equilibrium?


A) 115
B) 110
C) 100
D) Less than 100

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If the Canadian dollar becomes weaker in international markets,the net effects will include


A) a decrease in short-run aggregate supply and an increase in aggregate demand.
B) an increase in short-run aggregate supply and a decrease in aggregate demand.
C) a decrease in both short-run aggregate supply and aggregate demand.
D) an increase in both short-run aggregate supply and aggregate demand.

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The difference between the equilibrium level of real GDP and how much the economy could be producing if it were operating at full employment on its long-run aggregate supply curve is known as the


A) demand shock.
B) supply shock.
C) recessionary gap.
D) expansion gap.

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