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question 277

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps
-(Figure: Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps) Refer to Figure: Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps. The level of income associated with Y₁ in panel (b) :

• A) is equal to potential output.
• B) reveals an inflationary gap compared with Y_p.
• C) is a long-run equilibrium.
• D) is caused by flexible wages and prices.

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Random Sample

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