3) You observe inflation as well as output falling. Is it more likely that the economy has been hit by a negative supply shock or negative demand shock? Explain.
Inflation is generally caused by a high demand which can't be fulfilled at the current supply condition. This leads to a higher price which allows the firm to increase the price and reduce the unemployment in the economy. This happens in case of a positive demand shock. A negative demand shock will never cause an inflation.
But, when with rising inflation the output is falling this is because of a negative supply shock. It will increase the input cost in the economy and increase the price and decrease the output. The answer is Negative supply shock.
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