The Difference Between the Equilibrium Level of Real GDP and How

question 22

Multiple Choice

The difference between the equilibrium level of real GDP and how much the economy could be producing if it were operating at full employment on its long-run aggregate supply curve is known as the

• A)demand shock.
• B)supply shock.
• C)recessionary gap.
• D)expansion gap.

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