Figure 16-7 -Refer to Figure 16-7.Suppose Initially the Economy Was at Point

question 96

Multiple Choice

Figure 16-7

-Refer to Figure 16-7.Suppose initially the economy was at point 1 and as a result of Stabilization policies, it is now at point 3.Consequently, here will be pressure for

• A)workers to settle for lower nominal wages.
• B)firms to decrease prices.
• C)workers and firms to incorporate price increases into their expectations.
• D)the Fed to buy bonds in the open market.

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