The Lucas Wedge Shows

question 243

Multiple Choice

The Lucas Wedge shows

• A)the negative impact a slowdown in real GDP growth has on potential GDP.
• B)the increased impact of government spending on real GDP.
• C)the negative impact inflation has on consumer spending.
• D)the positive impact lower taxes have on real GDP.
• E)whether a country needs to slow its real GDP growth rate.

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