What is stagflation, and how does it occur? How is stagflation represented in the aggregate demand-aggregate supply model?

What will be an ideal response?


Stagflation refers to a combination of high inflation and recession, usually resulting from a negative aggregate supply shock such as an increase in the price of oil. In the aggregate demand-aggregate supply model, stagflation is represented by a leftward shift of the aggregate supply curve.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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