Aggregate Demand and Supply Analysis Indicates That Negative Supply Shocks

question 6

Multiple Choice

Aggregate demand and supply analysis indicates that negative supply shocks

• A)decrease the price level,but cannot decrease the inflation rate.
• B)increase the price level,but cannot increase the inflation rate.
• C)increase both the price level and the inflation rate.
• D)decrease both the price level and the inflation rate.

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