Y₂ Real GDP AD, AD₂ The graph above refers to a significant increase in individual income taxes, taking them to their highest level in 50 years. Which of the following is likely to result? a) cyclical unemployment will decrease b) inflationary pressures will be mild c) the economy will experience lower economic growth d) macroeconomic supply will decrease in the short run

Y₂ Real GDP AD, AD₂ The graph above refers to a significant increase in individual income taxes, taking them to their highest level in 50 years. Which of the following is likely to result? a) cyclical unemployment will decrease b) inflationary pressures will be mild c) the economy will experience lower economic growth d) macroeconomic supply will decrease in the short run

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