Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS) - AP Macroeconomics
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What is the shape of the SRAS curve?
What is the shape of the SRAS curve?
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Upward sloping. Higher prices make production more profitable in the short run.
Upward sloping. Higher prices make production more profitable in the short run.
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What is the effect of a decrease in energy costs on SRAS?
What is the effect of a decrease in energy costs on SRAS?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Energy is a major production input cost.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Energy is a major production input cost.
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What is the impact of an increase in capital stock on SRAS?
What is the impact of an increase in capital stock on SRAS?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. More capital increases productive capacity.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. More capital increases productive capacity.
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What is the effect of a decrease in government subsidies on SRAS?
What is the effect of a decrease in government subsidies on SRAS?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Fewer subsidies increase effective production costs.
Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Fewer subsidies increase effective production costs.
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How does SRAS respond to a decrease in labor productivity?
How does SRAS respond to a decrease in labor productivity?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Lower productivity increases per-unit costs.
Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Lower productivity increases per-unit costs.
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Define 'sticky wages' in the context of SRAS.
Define 'sticky wages' in the context of SRAS.
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Wages that do not adjust quickly to changes in economic conditions. Creates short-run rigidity in labor markets.
Wages that do not adjust quickly to changes in economic conditions. Creates short-run rigidity in labor markets.
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How does SRAS respond to technological regress?
How does SRAS respond to technological regress?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Worse technology increases production costs.
Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Worse technology increases production costs.
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How does an increase in input prices affect SRAS?
How does an increase in input prices affect SRAS?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Higher input costs increase production expenses.
Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Higher input costs increase production expenses.
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Does a change in consumer preferences shift the SRAS curve?
Does a change in consumer preferences shift the SRAS curve?
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No, it affects aggregate demand, not SRAS. Preferences affect demand, not supply conditions.
No, it affects aggregate demand, not SRAS. Preferences affect demand, not supply conditions.
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How does SRAS react to a decrease in corporate tax rates?
How does SRAS react to a decrease in corporate tax rates?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Lower taxes reduce business operating costs.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Lower taxes reduce business operating costs.
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Does a change in aggregate demand shift the SRAS curve?
Does a change in aggregate demand shift the SRAS curve?
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No, it affects the quantity supplied, not SRAS itself. AD affects quantity demanded, not supply conditions.
No, it affects the quantity supplied, not SRAS itself. AD affects quantity demanded, not supply conditions.
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Identify the impact of a decrease in raw material costs on SRAS.
Identify the impact of a decrease in raw material costs on SRAS.
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Raw materials are essential production inputs.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Raw materials are essential production inputs.
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What is the effect of a decrease in energy costs on SRAS?
What is the effect of a decrease in energy costs on SRAS?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Energy is a major production input cost.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Energy is a major production input cost.
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How does an unexpected increase in oil prices affect SRAS?
How does an unexpected increase in oil prices affect SRAS?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Oil is a key input cost for many industries.
Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Oil is a key input cost for many industries.
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What happens to SRAS if production technology improves?
What happens to SRAS if production technology improves?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Better technology reduces production costs.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Better technology reduces production costs.
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Identify the impact of increased labor costs on SRAS.
Identify the impact of increased labor costs on SRAS.
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Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Higher labor costs increase production expenses.
Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Higher labor costs increase production expenses.
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What is the effect of government regulation on SRAS?
What is the effect of government regulation on SRAS?
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Increased regulation shifts SRAS left. Compliance costs increase, reducing supply.
Increased regulation shifts SRAS left. Compliance costs increase, reducing supply.
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State the impact of a labor strike on SRAS.
State the impact of a labor strike on SRAS.
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Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Strikes reduce available labor and output.
Shifts SRAS curve to the left. Strikes reduce available labor and output.
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What could cause the SRAS curve to shift to the left?
What could cause the SRAS curve to shift to the left?
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An increase in production costs. Higher costs reduce profitability and supply.
An increase in production costs. Higher costs reduce profitability and supply.
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How does the SRAS curve react to a decrease in input prices?
How does the SRAS curve react to a decrease in input prices?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Lower costs increase firms' willingness to supply.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Lower costs increase firms' willingness to supply.
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Does a change in consumer demand shift the SRAS curve?
Does a change in consumer demand shift the SRAS curve?
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No, it affects aggregate demand, not SRAS. Consumer demand affects AD curve, not SRAS.
No, it affects aggregate demand, not SRAS. Consumer demand affects AD curve, not SRAS.
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What does the SRAS curve illustrate?
What does the SRAS curve illustrate?
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The SRAS curve illustrates the relationship between price level and output in the short run. Shows how much firms will produce at different price levels.
The SRAS curve illustrates the relationship between price level and output in the short run. Shows how much firms will produce at different price levels.
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How does a change in productivity affect SRAS?
How does a change in productivity affect SRAS?
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Increased productivity shifts SRAS right. Higher output per worker reduces unit costs.
Increased productivity shifts SRAS right. Higher output per worker reduces unit costs.
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What effect does a supply shock have on SRAS?
What effect does a supply shock have on SRAS?
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Can shift SRAS curve left or right depending on the shock. Direction depends on whether shock is positive or negative.
Can shift SRAS curve left or right depending on the shock. Direction depends on whether shock is positive or negative.
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Identify the impact of a decrease in business taxes on SRAS.
Identify the impact of a decrease in business taxes on SRAS.
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Lower taxes reduce business costs.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Lower taxes reduce business costs.
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What is the relationship between SRAS and inflation expectations?
What is the relationship between SRAS and inflation expectations?
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Higher inflation expectations can shift SRAS left. Expected inflation leads to higher wage demands.
Higher inflation expectations can shift SRAS left. Expected inflation leads to higher wage demands.
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How does improved worker productivity impact the SRAS curve?
How does improved worker productivity impact the SRAS curve?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Higher productivity reduces per-unit production costs.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Higher productivity reduces per-unit production costs.
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What is an example of a factor that does NOT shift SRAS?
What is an example of a factor that does NOT shift SRAS?
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A change in the price level. Price level changes cause movement along, not shifts.
A change in the price level. Price level changes cause movement along, not shifts.
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What is the effect of a decrease in nominal wages on SRAS?
What is the effect of a decrease in nominal wages on SRAS?
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Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Lower labor costs reduce production expenses.
Shifts SRAS curve to the right. Lower labor costs reduce production expenses.
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Describe the effect of increased regulation on SRAS.
Describe the effect of increased regulation on SRAS.
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Shifts SRAS curve to the left. More regulation increases compliance costs for firms.
Shifts SRAS curve to the left. More regulation increases compliance costs for firms.
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