Statement I: If Equilibrium GDP Is $6 Trillion and Full

question 303

Multiple Choice

Statement I: If equilibrium GDP is $6 trillion and full employment GDP is $6.5 trillion,we have a recessionary gap of $500 billion.
Statement II: In 1991 and 1992 we had recessionary gaps.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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External Factor

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Illusion of Control

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