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Madison Donahue
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If the price level in the current year is much higher than the expected price level,_____.

A) firms will increase production beyond the economy's potential level
B) the unemployment rate will increase
C) firms will decrease production below the economy's potential level
D) the short-run aggregate supply curve will become steeper
E) the unemployment rate will fall to zero

Expected Price Level

The anticipation or forecast of the average level of prices of goods and services in the economy in the future.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply

Short-Run Aggregate Supply represents the total production of goods and services in an economy at a specific time, considering variable production costs and fixed capital.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of people in the labor force who are unemployed and are actively trying to find a job.

  • Assess the variables influencing the short-term aggregate supply curve.
  • Appreciate the significance of the gap between predicted and actual price levels on the economic landscape.
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