Refer to the Graph Above

question 115

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph above. If the economy is initially at equilibrium at the intersection of AD₁ and AS₁ and there is a tax cut, then, from a skeptical mainstream perspective, the immediate impact is that aggregate:

• A) Demand would increase to AD₂ and aggregate supply would increase to AS₂
• B) Demand would increase to AD₂ and aggregate supply would remain at AS₁
• C) Supply would increase to AS₂ and aggregate demand would remain at AD₁
• D) Demand would remain at AD₁ and aggregate supply would remain at AS₁

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