Short-run aggregate supply is down sloping because producers supply less at higher prices. is up sloping because producers supply less at higher prices. shows how much Americans are willing and able to consume at each price level. shows the various amounts that producers are willing and able to produce at each price level. is up sloping because consumers demand more at higher prices.

Krier industries has just completed its sales forecasts and its marketing department estimates that the company will sell 43,800 units during the upcoming year. in the past, management has maintained inventories of finished goods at approximately 3 months' sales. however, the estimated inventory at the start of the year of the budget period is only 7,300 units. sales occur evenly throughout the year. what is the estimated production level (units) for the first month of the upcoming budget year?