All other things being equal, which one of the following is most likely to cause a simultaneous outward (rightward) shift in both an economy's short-run and long-run aggregate supply curves?
An increase in the state pension age, which expands the active labor force
An increase in the standard rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic goods
An increase in the policy interest rate set by the central bank
An increase in the regulatory compliance costs for small and medium-sized enterprises
222 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.2 How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, aggregate demand/aggregate supply analysis and related concepts, covering 2.2.1 The circular flow of income, 2.2.2 Aggregate demand and aggregate supply analysis, 2.2.3 The determinants of aggregate demand, 2.2.4 Aggregate demand and the level of economic activity, 2.2.5 Determinants of short-run aggregate supply, and 2.2.6 Determinants of long-run aggregate supply. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.