When the level of aggregate production is less than the potential output level, this implies that unemployment is high. Jobs are scarce and workers are abundant, which causes nominal wages to fall over time. The SRAS will shift to the left, moving the short run level of aggregate production closer to the potential output level.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Ans: False.
The SRAS will shift to the right over time, moving the short run level of aggregate production closer to the potential output level.

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