A Decrease in Short- Run Real GDP That Leaves Potential

question 33

Multiple Choice

A decrease in short- run real GDP that leaves potential GDP unaffected would be most likely caused by a (an)

• A)decrease in factor- utilization rates.
• B)decrease in interest rates.
• C)increase in factor productivity.
• D)decrease in unemployment rates.
• E)none of the above are likely to cause a reduction in real GDP.

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