If the Economy Is Represented in the Graph Shown and Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

If the economy is represented in the graph shown and is currently at point E₂, which action is the Fed most likely to undertake?

• A) Expansionary monetary policy, because it will shift AD to the right.
• B) Contractionary monetary policy, because it will shift AD to the left.
• C) Expansionary monetary policy, because it will shift AD to the left.
• D) Contractionary monetary policy, because it will shift AS to the right.

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