Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 186

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps
-(Figure: Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps) Look at the figure Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps. Which of the following measures an inflationary gap?

• A)Y₃ - Y₁
• B)Y₃ - Y₂
• C)Y₂ - Y₁
• D)Y₃ - Y₀

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Definitions:

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