Refer to Exhibit 5.4, which shows the aggregate demand and supply curves for the United States. A rightward shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS to AS' is likely to be caused by an increase in resource prices, improved technology, or an extension of patent protection. a decrease in resource prices, improved technology, or an extension of patent protection. a decrease in resource prices, improved technology, or a shortening of patent protection. an appreciation of the dollar, higher inflation in Europe, or a decrease in resource prices. a depreciation of the dollar, higher inflation in Asia, or improved technology.

Refer to Exhibit 5.4, which shows the aggregate demand and supply curves for the United States. A rightward shift of the aggregate supply curve from AS to AS' is likely to be caused by an increase in resource prices, improved technology, or an extension of patent protection. a decrease in resource prices, improved technology, or an extension of patent protection. a decrease in resource prices, improved technology, or a shortening of patent protection. an appreciation of the dollar, higher inflation in Europe, or a decrease in resource prices. a depreciation of the dollar, higher inflation in Asia, or improved technology.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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