An Inflationary Gap Exists When Consumers

question 134

Multiple Choice

An inflationary gap exists when consumers

• A)are saving more than businesses are investing.
• B)and businesses are purchasing less than the economy is capable of producing.
• C)and businesses are demanding more than the economy is capable of producing.
• D)and businesses are demanding less than the full employment level of output.

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