The Output Gap Shows the Deviation of Actual Output from Potential

question 2

Multiple Choice

The output gap shows the deviation of actual output from potential output and it

• A)may be either positive or negative
• B)will always be positive
• C)increases as the unemployment rate decreases
• D)becomes negative if the labor force grows faster than actual output
• E)increases if inflation increases

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