All Else Equal, an Increase in the Rate of Inflation

question 7

Multiple Choice

All else equal, an increase in the rate of inflation ____ aggregate spending and ____ short-run equilibrium output.

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

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