Question

Determine whether each of the following events causes a shift of a curve or a movement along a curve in the short run. Indicate which curve is involved and the direction of the change. As a result of an increase in the value of the dollar relative to other currencies, American producers pay less in dollar terms for foreign steel, a major commodity used in production. This will cause a the aggregate curve to the .

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Increase in value of dollar has made the foreign steel (a major commodity used in production) cheaper for American producers.

This will reduce the cost of production of American Producers and would increase their profit-margin.

This will induce US firms to produce more and therefore there will be increase in short-run aggregate supply.

So, the given scenario will involve short-run aggregate supply curve and would shift the curve to the right.

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