a. Product markets

Suppose in Country X, anticipating high inflation in the economy, wages of workers are increased in the beginning of a financial year. However, prices remain unchanged during the year. Everything else remaining constant, which of the following will be observed in this economy?

a. The cost of labor, that is the real wage will decline b. The current profits of the firm will rise c. Aggregate supply in the economy will increase d. Annual production in the economy will remain unaffected e. The aggregate supply curve will move to the left

Capital, as economists use the term, refers to

A. The cash needed to start a new business. B. The costs of operating a business. C. Final goods that are used to produce other goods and services. D. Shares of stock issued by businesses.