Does an Expansionary Gap or a Recessionary Gap Exist If

question 90

Multiple Choice

Does an expansionary gap or a recessionary gap exist if short-run output is $18.2 trillion and potential output is $18.0 trillion?

• A) an expansionary gap
• B) a recessionary gap
• C) both an expansionary gap and a recessionary gap
• D) neither an expansionary gap nor a recessionary gap
• E) The actual gap is equal to potential output.

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Definitions:

Collateral

An asset that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan, which can be seized if the borrower fails to repay the loan.

Callable Bond

A type of bond that gives the issuer the right to pay off the bond before its maturity date.

Debenture

A type of debt instrument that is not secured by physical assets or collateral.

Interest Rate

The fee a lender imposes on a borrower for the utilization of assets, represented as a proportion of the principal amount.