Multiple Choice
Refer to the accompanying figure. Starting from long-run equilibrium at point C, a favorable inflation shock that decreases inflation from π to π¹ will lead to a short-run equilibrium at point ________ creating ________ gap.
A) A; an expansionary
B) A; a recessionary
C) B; recessionary
D) B; expansionary
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