A rise in the price level
A)decreases aggregate expenditure and produces a movement up along the aggregate demand curve.
B)decreases aggregate expenditure and produces a rightward shift of the aggregate demand curve.
C)decreases aggregate expenditure and produces a leftward shift of the aggregate demand curve.
D)has no effect on aggregate expenditure.
E)increases aggregate expenditure, but has no effect on the aggregate demand curve.

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A rise in the price level will decrease the purchasing power of consumers and businesses, leading to a decrease in aggregate expenditure. This decrease in aggregate expenditure is shown by a movement up along the aggregate demand curve.

A Rise in the Price Level