Multiple Choice
Refer to the figure below.Based on the diagram, if potential output equals 5,000 and the real interest rate is 5%, then there is ______ gap and the Fed must ______ the real interest rate so that output will equal potential output.
A) a recessionary; raise
B) a recessionary; reduce
C) no output; not change
D) an expansionary; raise
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