In the Mainstream View, the Economic Instability Brought About by "Oil

question 190

Multiple Choice

In the mainstream view, the economic instability brought about by "oil shocks" works through changes in

• A) aggregate demand.
• B) wage and price inflexibility.
• C) money supply.
• D) aggregate supply.

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