Aggregate demand and supply curves have been widely used to analyze the performance of the macroeconomy. Figure 5-3 shows four diagrams that represent different changes in the macroeconomy. Choose the diagram that best represents the situations described in the following questions.Figure 5-3
 

Which graph in Figure 5-3 best represents the supply-side shock of the 1970s oil crisis?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4


Answer: A

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