Starting from potential output, if consumer confidence decreases and consumers decide to spend less, then this will generate a(n) ________ gap and inflation will ________.

A. expansionary; decrease
B. recessionary; decrease
C. recessionary; increase
D. expansionary; increase


Answer: B

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