Using the AD-AS model, if consumers and business become more optimistic about the future direction of the economy and increase spending, then:

A. aggregate demand will decrease.
B. aggregate demand will increase.
C. long-run aggregate supply will increase.
D. long-run aggregate supply will decrease.


Answer: B

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