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Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 2.4P
To determine
The expansionary and recessionary Gap
Concept Introduction:
Expansionary Gap: Expansionary Gap is the gap between actual output and potential output under full employment situation, when actual output is more than potential output.
Recessionary Gap: Recessionary Gap is the gap between actual output and potential output under full employment situation, when actual output is less than potential output.
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