Which of the Following Would Shift the Short-Run Phillips Curve

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would shift the short-run Phillips curve to the right?

• A)The Bank of Canada engaging in purchase and resale agreements.
• B)The Bank of Canada raising the target for the overnight rate.
• C)an increase in commercial bank lending standards.
• D)a sudden and unexpected increase in the price of oil.
• E)a sudden decrease in the labour force participation rate.

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