Economics (Irwin Economics)
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259723223
Author: Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, Sean Masaki Flynn Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 31.7, Problem 3QQ
To determine
Inflationary expenditure gap.
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An inflationary gap occurs when: *
a. we need to increase prices
b. real output is too low.
c. potential output exceeds actual output.
d. actual output exceeds potential output.
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When a recessionary gap exists, actual output______ potential output and the rate of inflation will tend to ____.
a. is less than; decrease
b. is less than; increase
c. exceeds; decrease
d.equals; remain the same
e.exceeds; increase
According to the Keynesian framework, ___________ may cause a recession, but not inflation
a. a decrease in interest rates
b.a decrease in a major trading partners export prices
c. a major trading partner's economic slowdown
d. an increase in domestic investment
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