Figure 5-2 in Figure 5-2, If the Aggregate Demand Curve Moves to Curve

question 94

Multiple Choice

Figure 5-2

In Figure 5-2, if the aggregate demand curve moves to the right less rapidly than the aggregate supply curve, then

• A) the price level should decline over time.
• B) the price level should remain stable.
• C) the price level will tend to increase.
• D) the level of real GDP should decrease.

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