Question

Which of the following statements is true? Group of answer choices If current Real GDP is greater than Natural Real GDP, the economy is in a recessionary gap. If current Real GDP is less than Natural Real GDP, the economy is in long-run equilibrium. Wages are flexible if the economy is self-regulating. Wages rise but prices remain constant in long-run equilibrium. All economists believe the economy is self-regulating.

Answer 1

Answer: Wages are flexible if the economy is self-regulating.

Explanation:

Classical economists believe that the economy is self-regulating. This means that if the economy is not at equilibrium, it will return to equilibrium if it is left without interference.

For this to happen, inputs such as wages have to flexible to enable them to adjust to market conditions and thus take the Economy back to equilibrium.

For instance, if there is a recession, wages will reduce so that the prices that the producers can charge will reduce as well which will enable supply to match demand and bring the economy back to equilibrium.