Question

Suppose the economy is initially in long-run equilibrium and producing at the full employment level of output. Then, a giant storm temporarily shuts down all shipping routes in the Atlantic Ocean. In the short run, the_______ will shift ______ .

a. SRAS curve
b. right SRAS curve
c. left LRAS curve
d. right LRAS curve
e. left AD curve

Answer 1

Answer: SRAS curve; Left

Step-by-step explanation:

In the short run, the Short Run Aggregate Supply Curve will shift to the left to show that supply has now reduced as all the shipping routes have been shut down on account of the storm and nothing can cross.

This will change the price of goods and services in the economy as things will become more expensive due to the short term scarcity caused by the shipping halt.