Practice mode Inflation & Productivity

What will a rise in costs do?

Correct answer A. Shift aggregate supply

Explanation

Higher production costs, such as dearer wages or raw materials, mean firms supply less at every price level. The aggregate supply curve therefore shifts to the left, which can cause cost-push inflation.

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