A leftward shift in the AD curve accompanied by a leftward shift of the AS curve will

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A leftward shift in the AD curve represents a decrease in aggregate demand which will lead to a reduction in both GDP and the price level. If this is accompanied by a leftward shift of the AS curve, it represents a decrease in aggregate supply which will also lead to a reduction in GDP but will have an uncertain effect on the price level as it depends on the relative magnitude of the shifts in the AD and AS curves. However, since the shift in the AD curve is leftward, it is likely that the reduction in GDP will be greater than any potential increase in the price level.

A Leftward Shift in the AD Curve Accompanied by a Leftward