Refer to the above figure. Suppose the original long-run equilibrium was at point B. What could have caused the move to the current equilibrium?

A) Aggregate demand must have decreased.
B) Input prices must have increased, causing long-run aggregate supply to increase.
C) Decreases in the price level caused short-run aggregate supply to fall.
D) A temporary reduction in production due to bad weather.

A

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