The table above shows Econland’s economy aggregate demand and aggregate supply schedules. Econland’s potential GDP is $400 billion. (4). Does Econland have an inflationary gap or a recessionary gap? (5). What is the size of the gap? (6). What specific fiscal policy would you prescribe to close the gap?

The table above shows Econland’s economy aggregate demand and aggregate supply schedules. Econland’s potential GDP is $400 billion. (4). Does Econland have an inflationary gap or a recessionary gap? (5). What is the size of the gap? (6). What specific fiscal policy would you prescribe to close the gap?

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter22: Inflation

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Problem 6SCQ: The Consumer Price Index is subject to the substitution bias and me quality/new goods bias. Are the...

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