A Negative Supply Shock in the Short Run Causes

question 179

Multiple Choice

A negative supply shock in the short run causes

• A)the aggregate supply curve to shift to the left.
• B)the price level to fall.
• C)unemployment to fall.
• D)equilibrium real GDP to rise.

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Definitions:

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