Macroeconomics: Principles, Problems, & Policies 20th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07766-077-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-07766-077-2

Chapter 6 - An Introduction to Macroeconomics - Discussion Questions - Page 148: 8

Answer

No, prices in the economy are not all inflexible. Commodities like airline tickets and gasoline prices change relatively easily, hence it shows short-run flexibility. Commodities like coin-operated laundry fee, haircuts and newspapers don't change that easily, hence it shows inflexibility even over months and years.

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No, prices in the economy are not all inflexible. Commodities like airline tickets and gasoline prices change relatively easily, hence it shows short-run flexibility. Commodities like coin-operated laundry fee, haircuts and newspapers don't change that easily, hence it shows inflexibility even over months and years.
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