FIGURE 24-1 -Refer to Figure 24-1.If the Economy Is Currently in a in a Short-Run

question 21

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 24-1
-Refer to Figure 24-1.If the economy is currently in a short-run equilibrium at Y₀,the economy is experiencing

• A)a recessionary output gap.
• B)an inflationary output gap.
• C)a labour shortage.
• D)a long-run equilibrium.
• E)potential output growth.

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