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

question 53

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

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