When the actual change in the price level differs from its expected change, which of the following can explain why firms might change their production?
a. both menu costs and mistaking a price level change for a change in relative prices
b. menu costs but not mistaking a price level change for a change in relative prices
c. mistaking a price level change for a change in relative price but not menu costs
d. neither menu costs nor mistaking a price level change for a change in relative prices
a
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Advocates of flexible exchange rates claim that under flexible exchange rates, the central bank of
A) an overheated economy could cool down activity by increasing the money supply without worrying that undesired reserve inflow would undermine its stabilization effort. B) a cooled economy could cool down activity by contracting the money supply without worrying that undesired reserve inflow would undermine its stabilization effort. C) an overheated economy could cool down activity by contracting the money supply without worrying that undesired reserve inflow would undermine its stabilization effort. D) an overheated economy could cool down activity by contracting the money supply without worrying that undesired reserve outflow would undermine its stabilization effort. E) an overheated economy could cool down activity by decreasing employment and increasing output without worrying that this would undermine its stabilization effort.
Which of the following is not a reason for compensating wage differentials?
a. The risk involved in certain jobs b. An excess supply of workers in some industries c. A high probability of staying away from home d. To attract more laborers in risky professions e. Unpleasant working consditions