Starting from long-run equilibrium, a large decrease in government purchases will result in a(n) ________ gap in the short-run and ________ inflation and ________ output in the long-run.

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


Answer: C

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