According to Okun's law, when cyclical unemployment increases from 2 to 3 percent, the recessionary gap widens from ________.

A. ?2 percent to ?3 percent
B. ?4 percent to ?6 percent
C. 4 percent to 6 percent
D. 0 percent to 1 percent


Answer: B

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