Question

If the economy is initially at long-run equilibrium and aggregate demand declines, then in the long run the price level

a. and output are higher than in the original long-run equilibrium.
b. and output are lower than in the original long-run equilibrium.
c. is lower and output is the same as the original long-run equilibrium.
d. is the same and output is lower than in the original long-run equilibrium.

Answer 1

Answer:

(D) is the same and output is lower than in the original long-run equilibrium.

Explanation:

In the long term the prices are flexible. They adapt to the new situation of a decrease in the demand. This is consistent with with a lower output, consecuences of the decreasing in the demand.