Which of the following best describes the effect of an increase in wage rates? O The price level remains the same, but the Real GDP decreases to $6 trillion. O The price level falls below PE, and the Real GDP increases to $6 trillion. The price level rises above Pg, and the Real GDP decreases to $6 trillion. O The price level rises above Pe, but the Real GDP remains the same.

Which of the following best describes the effect of an increase in wage rates? O The price level remains the same, but the Real GDP decreases to $6 trillion. O The price level falls below PE, and the Real GDP increases to $6 trillion. The price level rises above Pg, and the Real GDP decreases to $6 trillion. O The price level rises above Pe, but the Real GDP remains the same.

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