Refer to the figure. Assuming this market is representative of the economy as a whole, a negative demand shock will most likely:





A.  cause inflation.

B.  increase unemployment.

C.  lower prices but leave output unaffected.

D.  reduce both prices and output.


B.  increase unemployment.

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