In an economy where planned aggregate spending is given by PAE = 5,500 + 0.6Y ? 20,000r, the interest rate is currently 5 percent (0.05). If potential output equals 11,750, the central bank must ________ the interest rate to close the ________ gap.
A. raise; expansionary
B. reduce; expansionary
C. reduce; recessionary
D. raise; recessionary
Answer: C
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