Asked by Isaiah Drayton on May 22, 2024

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In combating stagflation,a government-induced:

A) increase in aggregate demand would help reduce inflation but aggravate unemployment.
B) decrease in aggregate demand would help reduce unemployment but aggravate inflation.
C) increase in aggregate demand would help reduce unemployment but aggravate inflation.
D) decrease in aggregate demand would help reduce both unemployment and inflation.
E) increase in aggregate demand would help reduce both unemployment and inflation.

Stagflation

A contraction, or stagnation, of a nation’s output accompanied by inflation in the price level.

Aggregate Demand

The sum of the need for all products and services in an economy at a certain price level during a specific time frame.

Unemployment

The condition of someone of working age who is willing to work, but unable to find employment.

  • Grasp the bases of economic wavering and the operation of government initiatives in correcting these wavering.
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Ahmad AlsharMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
An increase in aggregate demand can help reduce unemployment by stimulating economic activity and job creation, but it can also lead to higher inflation by increasing the overall demand for goods and services.