A Consent Decree Is a Statement of Certain Provisions Agreed

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A consent decree is a statement of certain provisions agreed to by both an administrative agency of the United States federal government and the alleged wrongdoer named in a complaint filed with that agency.

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Definitions:

Recessionary Gap

Describes a situation where the real GDP of an economy is less than its potential GDP, indicating underutilized resources and a sluggish economy.

Deflation

A decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, potentially leading to increased unemployment and slower economic growth.

Inflation

The pace of ascent in the general pricing for goods and services, eroding the capability to buy.

Expansionary Gap

A situation where the actual output in an economy exceeds the potential output, typically leading to inflation.