The Inflationary Spiral Mechanism
An economy is operating at its medium-run equilibrium with stable prices. A sudden, permanent increase in consumer confidence boosts aggregate demand. In the absence of any immediate policy intervention, explain the mechanism that causes the price level to continuously rise over time as the economy adjusts.
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