An Economic Contraction Caused by a Shift in Aggregate Demand

question 184

Multiple Choice

An economic contraction caused by a shift in aggregate demand causes prices to

• A) rise in the short run, and rise even more in the long run.
• B) rise in the short run, and fall back to their original level in the long run.
• C) fall in the short run, and fall even more in the long run.
• D) fall in the short run, and rise back to their original level in the long run.

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Definitions:

Supplier

An entity that provides goods or services to another company, often part of the supply chain or procurement process.

Customer

An individual or entity that purchases goods or services from a business.

Congeneric Mergers

Mergers between companies in the same industry but do not offer the same products or services, aiming to diversify their product lines or extend their market reach.

Anticompetitive Effects

Negative impacts on market competition, such as reduced consumer choice or higher prices, often resulting from monopolistic practices or mergers.