Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 206

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Monetary Policy I
-(Figure: Monetary Policy I) Refer to Figure: Monetary Policy I. If the economy is initially in equilibrium at E₂ and the central bank chooses to buy Treasury bills, _____ shift to _____ a(n) _____ gap.

• A) AD₂ will; the right, causing; inflationary
• B) AD₂ will; AD₁, causing; recessionary
• C) AD₁ will; AD₂, closing; recessionary
• D) AD₁ will; the left, increasing; recessionary

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