Falling output, in the short run, could be due to:
A. an increase in short-run aggregate supply.
B. a reduction in aggregate demand.
C. an increase in long-run aggregate supply.
D. an increase in aggregate demand.
Answer: B
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a. $1.20 b. $1.224 c. $1.188 d. $1.98
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