An economy in which output has decreased and prices have increased would suggest that there has been a:
A. negative demand side shock.
B. negative supply side shock.
C. positive demand side shock.
D. positive supply side shock.
Answer: B
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A. is irrational. B. is an aspect of an individual's preferences. C. is the same for everyone. D. All of these statements are true.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false