If fiscal policy makers increase aggregate demand in an attempt to decrease the unemployment rate below the natural rate of unemployment, then:
a. the potential GDP will decrease
b. the potential GDP will increase.
c. the only lasting impact of the policy is a higher price level.
d. the only lasting impact of the policy is higher real GDP.
e. the only lasting impact of the policy is lower real GDP.
c
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