Multiple Choice
What is the short-run effect of increased deficit spending on an economy experiencing a recessionary gap?
A) Aggregate demand increases, and the gap closes.
B) Aggregate supply increases, closing the gap.
C) Aggregate demand decreases, and the gap widens.
D) Aggregate demand will increase, creating an inflationary gap.
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