What Sort of Event Could Lead to a Simultaneous Decrease

question 22

Multiple Choice

What sort of event could lead to a simultaneous decrease in the rates of inflation and unemployment?

• A)a decrease in money supply
• B)an increase in money supply
• C)an adverse supply shock
• D)a decrease in material prices
• E)restrictive monetary policy following an adverse supply shock

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