Suppose the Economy's Short-Run Equilibrium Point Is to the Right

question 76

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy's short-run equilibrium point is to the right of the Natural Real GDP.Which of the following is true?

• A) The economy is in an inflationary gap.
• B) The economy is in a recessionary gap.
• C) The economy is in long-run equilibrium.
• D) This situation is actually impossible.

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