3.4

Long-Run Aggregate Supply

AP Macroeconomics

What Is LRAS?

Why LRAS Is Vertical

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LRAS is vertical at potential GDP — in the long run, output depends only on resources and technology, not prices

What Determines LRAS Position?

Key Point

LRAS vs. SRAS

Changes that Shift ONLY SRAS (not LRAS)

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Changes that Shift BOTH SRAS and LRAS

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