Refer to the Graph Above

question 107

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph above. Assume the economy is at the initial position of B₂. An increase in aggregate demand with no corresponding change in inflation expectations and wage rates will tend to:

• A) Temporarily move the economy to point B₃
• B) Temporarily move the economy to point C₂
• C) Temporarily move the economy to point C₁
• D) Have no effect in shifting the economy from point B₂

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