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Wadzanai

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A likely explanation for the 2008-2009 recession is
 
  A) an increase in energy prices.
  B) financial market problems.
  C) a drastic reduction in government expenses.
  D) an increase in taxes.

Question 2

Suppose that wages and prices are quite flexible, so that the short-run aggregate supply curve is steep. In that case, ________.
 
  A) policies to stabilize inflation are probably needed more than policies to stabilize economic activity
  B) supply shocks will destabilize inflation, but have minimal impact on output
  C) demand shocks will destabilize output, but have minimal impact on inflation
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Wadzanai

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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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