Starting from Long-Run Equilibrium, a Positive Inflation Shock Results in a Short-Run

question 29

Multiple Choice

Starting from long-run equilibrium, a positive inflation shock results in a short-run equilibrium with ___ inflation and ____ output.

• A)higher; higher
• B)higher; lower
• C)lower; higher
• D)lower; lower

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