A negative supply shock often results in:
a) a leftward shift of the AD curve.
b) an increase in the aggregate price level and a decrease in aggregate output.
c) no change in the price level.
d) a drop in the unemployment levels.
Ans: b) an increase in the aggregate price level and a decrease in aggregate output.
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