The shifts in aggregate demand and aggregate supply as a result of the housing bubble collapse caused output to:
A. fall dramatically immediately.
B. stay the same, since the shifts worked in opposite directions.
C. fall at a relatively slow rate over time.
D. rise temporarily, then fall.
Answer: A
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As incomes increase worldwide, in addition to increased energy use, we expect to see use (and relative share) of grains and oilseeds used for animal feed
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