-Refer to Figure 15-13

question 140

Multiple Choice

-Refer to Figure 15-13.Starting from point A,suppose a supply shock shifts the aggregate supply curve to AS₂.In the short run,this will

• A) decrease real GDP,increase the price level,lower wages,and return the aggregate supply curve to AS1
• B) increase real GDP,decrease the price level,increase wages,and return the aggregate supply curve to AS1
• C) decrease real GDP and increase the price level
• D) increase real GDP and decrease the price level
• E) lower the full employment level of real GDP to Y2.

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