Refer to the above figure. Assume that B is the current long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) curve and E is the current short-run aggregate supply (SRAS) curve
If a 90-day embargo of oil from the Middle East to the United States were announced, and if after that 90-day period oil prices were expected to return to normal pre-embargo prices, then you would expect A) the LRAS and the SRAS to remain at B and E, respectively.
B) the LRAS to remain at B, but the SRAS to shift to D.
C) the LRAS to remain at B, but the SRAS to shift to F.
D) the LRAS to shift to C, and the SRAS to shift to F.
B
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Real GDP is most commonly used to monitor short-run changes in
a) economic activity. b) the rate at which a person can trade the currency of one country for the currency of another. c) the income distribution over time. d) the price index from the preceding period.
The marginal utility per dollar that Harold Stratton receives from oranges is greater than the marginal utility per dollar Harold receives from pears. To maximize his utility, what should Harold do?
A) He should acquire more income so that he can afford to buy more oranges and pears. B) He should reduce his consumption of both oranges and pears so that he can buy a greater variety of goods. C) He should buy fewer pears and more oranges. D) He should buy fewer oranges and more pears.