Which of the Following Could Increase Unemployment and Inflation Simultaneously

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could increase unemployment and inflation simultaneously?

• A)an increase in oil prices
• B)expansionary monetary policy
• C)contractionary monetary policy
• D)a decrease in the real wage

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