Given the following figure, explain what type of inflation...

Given the following figure, explain what type of inflation is taking place and the specific fiscal and monetary policies that may be used to combat this type of inflation if, during a period of years, the economy moves from $A D_1$ to $A D_4$.
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Contractionary Monetary Policy

Contractionary monetary policy focuses on reducing the money supply and increasing interest rates to curb economic activity. Higher interest rates discourage borrowing and spending, which in turn cools down aggregate demand and helps mitigate the inflation that arises from excessive demand.

Contractionary Fiscal Policy

Contractionary fiscal policy involves reducing government spending or increasing taxes to decrease aggregate demand. By pulling back on fiscal stimulus, this policy aims to lower consumer spending and investment, thereby reducing inflationary pressures when the economy is overheating.

Demand-Pull Inflation

Demand-pull inflation occurs when an increase in aggregate demand outstrips the economy’s productive capacity, leading to higher prices. This is typically indicated in the aggregate demand-aggregate supply framework by a rightward shift in the aggregate demand curve, which pushes the equilibrium to a higher price level.

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