Figure 17-1

question 57

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-1. The left-hand graph shows a short-run aggregate-supply (SRAS) curve and two aggregate-demand (AD) curves. On the right-hand diagram, U represents the unemployment rate.

-Refer to Figure 17-1. What is measured along the horizontal axis of the left-hand graph?

• A) the wage rate
• B) the inflation rate
• C) employment
• D) output

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