If the Equilibrium Real GDP Were Higher Than Potential GDP

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the equilibrium real GDP were higher than potential GDP, then a contractionary fiscal policy would cause the inflation rate to be ________ and real GDP to be ________.

• A)higher; higher
• B)higher; lower
• C)lower; higher
• D)lower; lower

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Definitions:

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a prolonged one, that can occur between individuals, groups, or nations.

Task Forces

Special groups formed temporarily to focus on addressing a specific issue or to perform a particular task or activity.

Temporarily Organized

Refers to a group or project set up for a limited time period to achieve a specific goal, after which it may be disbanded.

Punctuated Equilibrium

A theory in evolutionary biology suggesting that species evolve rapidly during short periods of radical change, punctuating long periods of minimal change.