The Financial Market Shock That Occurred During the Great Recession

question 19

Multiple Choice

The financial market shock that occurred during the Great Recession increased the default-risk premium,and the housing shock that also occurred during the recession reduced wealth and residential construction.These two events would result in

• A) a movement up along the Phillips curve.
• B) a movement down along the Phillips curve.
• C) an upward shift of the Phillips curve.
• D) a downward shift of the Phillips curve.

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