An Output Gap Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

An output gap is

• A) negative during a recession.
• B) positive during an recession.
• C) negative if real GDP is below potential GDP.
• D) positive if real GDP is below potential GDP.
• E) positive during an expansion.

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