Figure 17-3

question 108

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-3. The left-hand graph shows a short-run aggregate-supply (SRAS) curve and two aggregate-demand (AD) curves. On the left-hand diagram, Y represents output and on the right-hand diagram, U represents the unemployment rate.

-Refer to Figure 17-3. Assume the figure charts possible outcomes for the year 2018. In 2018, the economy is at point B on the left-hand graph, which corresponds to point B on the right-hand graph. Also, point A on the left-hand graph corresponds to A on the right-hand graph. The price level in the year 2018 is

• A) 155.56.
• B) 159.00.
• C) 163.50.
• D) 170.04.

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