What Would Cause Prices to Rise and Real GDP to Fall

question 29

Multiple Choice

What would cause prices to rise and real GDP to fall in the short run?

• A) an increase in the expected price level
• B) optimism about the future
• C) an increase in the quantity of labour available
• D) a decrease in interest rates

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