Which of the following conditions describes an inflationary gap?

A. The short-run equilibrium level of real GDP is below the long-run level of real GDP.
B. The short-run equilibrium level of real GDP is above the long-run level of real GDP.
C. The actual interest rate is below the equilibrium interest rate.
D. The actual interest rate is above the equilibrium interest rate.


Answer: B

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