The Aggregate Demand Curve Is Downward Sloping Because a Higher

question 17

Multiple Choice

The aggregate demand curve is downward sloping because a higher inflation rate leads the central bank to raise ________ interest rates,thereby ________ the level of equilibrium aggregate output. ,everything else held constant.

• A)real;lowering
• B)real;raising
• C)nominal;lowering
• D)nominal;raising

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