Which of the following factors could cause the economy to experience supply-side inflation?

A. Develop new technology to increase productivity.
B. government laws which say that the average work week must be reduced by one hour every year
C. increased security about jobs and future income
D. Increase the number of immigrants allowed into the country.


Answer: B

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