If potential output equals 3,000 and short-run equilibrium output equals 3,500, there is a(n) ________ gap and the Federal Reserve must ________ real interest rates in order to close the gap.
A. expansionary; raise
B. recessionary; not change
C. recessionary reduce
D. recessionary; raise
Answer: A
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