If the Economy's AS Curve Is Very Steep and There

question 111

Multiple Choice

If the economy's AS curve is very steep and there is a negative aggregate demand shock,the result will be

• A)an increase in the price level and a decrease in real national income.
• B)an increase in both the price level and real national income.
• C)a decrease in the price level with almost no change in real national income.
• D)a decrease in the price level and an increase in real national income.
• E)no change in either price level or output.

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