In the classical IS-LM/AD-AS model, a beneficial productivity shock would ________ output, ________ the real interest rate, and ________ the price level.

A. increase; decrease; decrease
B. decrease; decrease; increase
C. increase; increase; decrease
D. increase; decrease; increase


Answer: A

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