An Increase in the Price of a Resource Such as Oil

question 307

Multiple Choice

An increase in the price of a resource such as oil
I. shifts the aggregate demand curve leftward.
II. shifts the long-run aggregate supply curve rightward.
III. shifts the short-run aggregate supply curve leftward.
IV. increases the price level and decreases real GDP in the short run.

• A) Only I is correct.
• B) Both I and II are correct.
• C) Only III is correct.
• D) Both III and IV are correct.

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