Refer to the Graph Shown

question 153

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph shown.In the graph, if the price level is P₀ and the aggregate demand curve is AD_0, then the economy is in:

• A)a recessionary gap.
• B)an inflationary gap.
• C)a long-run equilibrium.
• D)a short-run equilibrium but not a long-run equilibrium.

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