Under Adaptive Expectations Theory, a Decrease in the Short-Run Aggregate

question 56

Multiple Choice

Under adaptive expectations theory, a decrease in the short-run aggregate demand curve ____ the inflation rate and ____ the unemployment rate.

• A) increases; increases
• B) increases; decreases
• C) decreases; increases
• D) decreases; decreases

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