The economy pictured in the figure below has a(n) ________ gap with a short-run equilibrium combination of inflation and output indicated by point ________. 
A. recessionary; B
B. recessionary; C
C. recessionary; A
D. expansionary; A
Answer: C
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An investor was promised an interest of 9 percent on a loan given out in 2007 that matured in 2011 . However, in real terms, he received an interest of only 7 percent in 2011 . This implies: a. the rate of inflation in 2011 was 7 percent. b. there was negative inflation in 2007
c. the rate of inflation in 2011 was 2 percent. d. there was hyperinflation in 2007.
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A) they can be redeemed for gold by the Federal Reserve. B) they are backed by the gold stored in Fort Knox. C) they have value as a commodity independent of their use as money. D) people have confidence that others will accept them as money.