If potential output equals 8,000 and short-run equilibrium output equals 8,500, there is a(n) ________ gap and the Federal Reserve must ________ real interest rates in order to close the gap.

A. recessionary; not change
B. recessionary reduce
C. recessionary; raise
D. expansionary; raise


Answer: D

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A. expansionary; higher; potential B. recessionary; higher; potential C. recessionary; lower; lower D. expansionary; higher; higher

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